2016 OMR to MUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 OMR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the OMR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 94.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 90.1388.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8786 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.6743 to the December average rate of 93.3334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 94.0174 was down 1.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 95.3522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
OMR to MUR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 92.2596, compared to 92.2631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 2.1671 MUR (High: 92.3059 / Low: 90.1388). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3298 MUR (High: 92.1212 / Low: 91.7914).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2489 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 93.6743) against the same month in 2015 (average: 83.8244), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8499 (+11.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 94.0174 | 93.1171 | 93.6743 |
| February | 93.7726 | 92.2302 | 92.8226 |
| March | 93.4449 | 91.6346 | 92.4219 |
| April | 91.5243 | 90.9227 | 91.1730 |
| May | 91.9949 | 91.0206 | 91.3521 |
| June | 92.6153 | 91.6922 | 92.1140 |
| July | 92.1212 | 91.7914 | 91.9680 |
| August | 92.3059 | 90.1388 | 91.2457 |
| September | 92.1448 | 91.3650 | 91.6552 |
| October | 93.1370 | 91.8110 | 92.4477 |
| November | 93.5333 | 92.1400 | 92.9284 |
| December | 93.6353 | 93.0244 | 93.3334 |