2016 OMR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.7886 SAR

YEARLY LOW

9.7081 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7421 SAR

2016 OMR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 9.7886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 9.7081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0806 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7465 to the December average rate of 9.7430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.7886 was down 0.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.8127, 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 48,943 SAR

2015 Average 48,716 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 48,540 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 402.97 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.7473

9.7371

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SAR 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 9.7414, compared to 9.7429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7414

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0503 SAR (High: 9.7886 / Low: 9.7384). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 SAR (High: 9.7422 / Low: 9.7371).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0503

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 9.7445) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.7417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+0.03%).

2016 Avg (November) 9.7445

2015 Avg (November) 9.7417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7653	9.7363	9.7465
February	9.7446	9.7081	9.7380
March	9.7472	9.7344	9.7412
April	9.7422	9.7371	9.7399
May	9.7452	9.7400	9.7416
June	9.7453	9.7389	9.7412
July	9.7486	9.7373	9.7422
August	9.7472	9.7392	9.7425
September	9.7527	9.7403	9.7423
October	9.7459	9.7400	9.7428
November	9.7886	9.7384	9.7445
December	9.7708	9.7327	9.7430