YEARLY HIGH
273.3272 PKR
YEARLY LOW
270.4741 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
271.9778 PKR

2016 OMR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 273.3272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 270.4741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8531 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.4829 to the December average rate of 272.1588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 273.3272 was down 0.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 275.8593, 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 1,366,636 PKR
2015 Average 1,334,323 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,352,370 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,265.71 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

272.5788
271.4289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to PKR 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 271.9590, compared to 271.9966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 271.9590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 271.9966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.9277 PKR (High: 272.5183 / Low: 270.5905). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4502 PKR (High: 272.2331 / Low: 271.7828).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.9277
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.7941 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 272.4829) against the same month in 2015 (average: 261.8347), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6483 (+4.07%).

2016 Avg (January) 272.4829
2015 Avg (January) 261.8347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 273.3272 272.0034 272.4829
February 272.5183 270.5905 271.6888
March 272.4109 271.2747 271.8704
April 272.2331 271.7828 272.0052
May 273.1880 271.8056 272.0493
June 272.1647 270.4741 271.6575
July 273.1476 271.7577 272.2062
August 272.6220 271.4303 271.9683
September 272.2946 270.7683 271.5247
October 272.3234 270.6603 271.8188
November 272.8985 271.5885 272.3027
December 272.9658 271.1834 272.1588