YEARLY HIGH
3224.9076 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2839.2143 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3015.2614 KRW

2016 OMR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 3224.9076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 2839.2143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 385.6933 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3119.5639 to the December average rate of 3076.0126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3224.9076 was up 3.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 3125.5028, 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 16,124,538 KRW
2015 Average 14,697,223 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 14,196,071 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,928,466.34 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3191.0269
2854.7004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KRW 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 3070.7571, compared to 2959.7657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 110.9914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3070.7571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2959.7657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 229.5324 KRW (High: 3205.4269 / Low: 2975.8946). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 58.4969 KRW (High: 3003.7511 / Low: 2945.2541).

March Spread (Volatile) ±229.5324
April Spread (Stable) ±58.4969

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 95.4402 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -95.4402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 3162.9997) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2860.1800), the exchange rate shifted by +302.8197 (+10.59%).

2016 Avg (February) 3162.9997
2015 Avg (February) 2860.1800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3153.4727 3051.3536 3119.5639
February 3224.9076 3109.9400 3162.9997
March 3205.4269 2975.8946 3075.3128
April 3003.7511 2945.2541 2979.8726
May 3099.7472 2960.2482 3051.1525
June 3099.0005 2985.5571 3035.6408
July 3016.3883 2894.4323 2963.4269
August 2917.2846 2845.5407 2887.1507
September 2925.2686 2839.2143 2882.7276
October 2976.5446 2858.1900 2925.5594
November 3070.2265 2949.1757 3023.7168
December 3147.3649 3018.1491 3076.0126