YEARLY HIGH
43.7761 LSL
YEARLY LOW
34.5761 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.1970 LSL

2016 OMR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 43.7761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 34.5761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2000 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.2865 to the December average rate of 36.0229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.7761 was up 6.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 41.2781, 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 218,881 LSL
2015 Average 165,915 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 172,881 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,000.14 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.9382
35.1180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LSL 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 40.0137, compared to 36.3803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.3803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 4.1418 LSL (High: 41.0010 / Low: 36.8592). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6434 LSL (High: 36.7936 / Low: 35.1503).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.1418
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.9526 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 42.2865) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.0409), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2456 (+40.76%).

2016 Avg (January) 42.2865
2015 Avg (January) 30.0409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.7761 40.1077 42.2865
February 41.9724 39.5966 41.0228
March 41.0161 38.5183 39.9036
April 39.5742 36.9523 37.9510
May 41.0010 36.8592 39.7523
June 40.6204 37.4401 39.1662
July 38.3902 36.1264 37.3791
August 37.7474 34.6683 35.7697
September 37.7671 35.1267 36.5789
October 37.1268 35.1793 36.2131
November 37.5537 34.5761 36.3180
December 36.7936 35.1503 36.0229