YEARLY HIGH
9.4677 QAR
YEARLY LOW
9.4494 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4576 QAR

2016 OMR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 9.4677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 9.4494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4588 to the December average rate of 9.4575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.4677 was down 0.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.5191, 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 47,338 QAR
2015 Average 47,286 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 47,247 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.58 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.4592
9.4554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to QAR 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 9.4569, compared to 9.4583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0159 QAR (High: 9.4677 / Low: 9.4518). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 QAR (High: 9.4601 / Low: 9.4572).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.4588) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.4569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+0.02%).

2016 Avg (January) 9.4588
2015 Avg (January) 9.4569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4677 9.4518 9.4588
February 9.4632 9.4494 9.4557
March 9.4673 9.4549 9.4587
April 9.4604 9.4529 9.4569
May 9.4591 9.4524 9.4558
June 9.4613 9.4526 9.4557
July 9.4625 9.4559 9.4585
August 9.4633 9.4546 9.4588
September 9.4607 9.4559 9.4577
October 9.4601 9.4572 9.4587
November 9.4628 9.4553 9.4585
December 9.4620 9.4507 9.4575