YEARLY HIGH
286.4488 NPR
YEARLY LOW
275.2496 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
279.1253 NPR

2016 OMR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 286.4488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 275.2496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1991 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.5995 to the December average rate of 281.9695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 286.4488 was up 2.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 278.3511, 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 1,432,244 NPR
2015 Average 1,332,779 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 1,376,248 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,995.70 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

284.1742
275.4968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to NPR 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 279.1601, compared to 279.0904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 279.1601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 279.0904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 8.3981 NPR (High: 285.1311 / Low: 276.7330). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6189 NPR (High: 276.8809 / Low: 275.2620).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.3981
April Spread (Stable) ±1.6189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.3254 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 283.4511) against the same month in 2015 (average: 257.8633), the exchange rate shifted by +25.5878 (+9.92%).

2016 Avg (February) 283.4511
2015 Avg (February) 257.8633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 283.0242 275.2496 279.5995
February 286.4488 280.6238 283.4511
March 283.0361 275.5691 278.1257
April 276.8809 275.2620 276.2199
May 281.0325 275.2911 277.9823
June 282.4095 277.1712 279.5822
July 280.3626 277.5178 279.2072
August 279.3809 277.1753 278.0712
September 278.9347 275.8029 277.3825
October 277.8145 275.6434 277.1468
November 285.1311 276.7330 280.7651
December 283.8270 280.0830 281.9695