YEARLY HIGH
246.2657 LRD
YEARLY LOW
217.5402 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
231.9815 LRD

2016 OMR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 246.2657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 217.5402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.7255 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 222.2656 to the December average rate of 238.8201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 246.2657 was up 3.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 237.7960, 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 1,231,329 LRD
2015 Average 1,115,662 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,087,701 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,627.43 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

240.7541
217.5462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LRD 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 226.7032, compared to 237.2598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 226.7032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 237.2598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 15.3150 LRD (High: 235.1171 / Low: 219.8022). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1416 LRD (High: 235.0964 / Low: 234.9548).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.3150
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 2.7854 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 238.4798) against the same month in 2015 (average: 225.4059), the exchange rate shifted by +13.0739 (+5.80%).

2016 Avg (August) 238.4798
2015 Avg (August) 225.4059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 231.2286 219.8747 222.2656
February 220.2953 217.5402 219.4802
March 220.2230 219.7195 219.9051
April 235.1171 219.8022 228.4798
May 235.0964 234.9548 235.0512
June 235.1874 234.4381 235.0374
July 235.1838 234.3304 234.5722
August 246.2657 234.4339 238.4798
September 238.9697 236.9656 237.6131
October 239.6639 234.4028 237.5861
November 238.4058 234.4010 236.4878
December 242.8317 235.6623 238.8201