YEARLY HIGH
2340.6690 KPW
YEARLY LOW
2335.4147 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2337.6147 KPW

2016 OMR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 2340.6690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 2335.4147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2544 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2337.7398 to the December average rate of 2337.4384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2340.6690 was down 0.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 2354.2105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,703,345 KPW
2015 Average 11,687,918 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 11,677,073 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,271.87 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2338.1391
2336.9577
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2337.5002, compared to 2337.7292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2337.5002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2337.7292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 5.1695 KPW (High: 2340.6690 / Low: 2335.4995). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1110 KPW (High: 2338.0722 / Low: 2336.9612).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.1695
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6836 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 2337.6071) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2337.5898), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0173 (+0.00%).

2016 Avg (March) 2337.6071
2015 Avg (March) 2337.5898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2338.6979 2335.8996 2337.7398
February 2338.6129 2335.4147 2337.0561
March 2340.6690 2335.4995 2337.6071
April 2338.1815 2336.6638 2337.4902
May 2338.2787 2336.4030 2337.4809
June 2338.4367 2336.2453 2337.6272
July 2338.8440 2336.8216 2337.7313
August 2339.0748 2337.2161 2338.0406
September 2338.0722 2336.9612 2337.5879
October 2338.4792 2337.1433 2337.8194
November 2338.7830 2335.6636 2337.7574
December 2338.8985 2335.9788 2337.4384