YEARLY HIGH
213.5159 RUB
YEARLY LOW
157.0925 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.0598 RUB

2016 OMR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 213.5159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 157.0925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.4234 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.8427 to the December average rate of 161.1342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 213.5159 was up 12.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 190.4452, 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 1,067,580 RUB
2015 Average 795,201 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 785,462 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282,117.21 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

204.4128
157.1998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to RUB 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 182.3292, compared to 165.7905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.5387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.3292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.7905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 23.7977 RUB (High: 213.5159 / Low: 189.7182). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0535 RUB (High: 164.1445 / Low: 161.0909).

January Spread (Volatile) ±23.7977
October Spread (Stable) ±3.0535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 18.9672 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.9672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 198.8427) against the same month in 2015 (average: 166.4525), the exchange rate shifted by +32.3902 (+19.46%).

2016 Avg (January) 198.8427
2015 Avg (January) 166.4525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.5159 189.7182 198.8427
February 206.9547 195.7267 200.4783
March 191.6245 174.4802 181.5112
April 177.9627 168.4423 172.9407
May 174.0608 168.5032 171.2148
June 173.7723 165.3700 168.9875
July 172.9079 163.3712 167.1618
August 173.5963 165.5607 168.5442
September 170.8952 163.4276 167.5168
October 164.1445 161.0909 162.6677
November 171.2207 164.4227 167.7181
December 166.4856 157.0925 161.1342