YEARLY HIGH
8.6158 LTL
YEARLY LOW
7.8069 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0174 LTL

2016 OMR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 8.6158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 7.8069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8090 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0791 to the December average rate of 8.5108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.6158 was up 5.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.1957, 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 43,079 LTL
2015 Average 39,261 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 39,034 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,044.76 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.5764
7.7888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LTL 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 7.9379, compared to 8.0969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4976 LTL (High: 8.4841 / Low: 7.9865). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0565 LTL (High: 7.8866 / Low: 7.8301).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4976
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.1125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 8.5108) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.0763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4345 (+5.38%).

2016 Avg (December) 8.5108
2015 Avg (December) 8.0763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1158 8.0273 8.0791
February 8.0862 7.8657 7.9666
March 8.0829 7.8533 7.9593
April 7.8866 7.8301 7.8544
May 7.9181 7.8069 7.8648
June 8.0304 7.8469 7.9029
July 8.0433 7.9696 8.0114
August 8.0058 7.8617 7.9340
September 7.9562 7.8621 7.9000
October 8.0818 7.8824 7.9944
November 8.4841 7.9865 8.2310
December 8.6158 8.3407 8.5108