YEARLY HIGH
11.6570 MYR
YEARLY LOW
10.0307 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7615 MYR

2016 OMR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 11.6570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 10.0307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6263 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2524 to the December average rate of 11.5809, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.6570 was up 0.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.5643, 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 58,285 MYR
2015 Average 50,706 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 50,154 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,131.28 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.7261
9.9834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MYR 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 10.6449, compared to 10.8782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.7315 MYR (High: 11.6049 / Low: 10.8735). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1775 MYR (High: 11.6570 / Low: 11.4795).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7315
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1775

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4231 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 11.5809) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.1263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4546 (+4.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 11.5809
2015 Avg (December) 11.1263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4779 10.7662 11.2524
February 10.9535 10.7238 10.8498
March 10.8051 10.1122 10.5517
April 10.2145 10.0307 10.1286
May 10.6991 10.1700 10.4979
June 10.7753 10.3485 10.5888
July 10.5855 10.2442 10.4321
August 10.5894 10.3620 10.4584
September 10.7446 10.5378 10.6720
October 10.9503 10.6878 10.8418
November 11.6049 10.8735 11.2841
December 11.6570 11.4795 11.5809