YEARLY HIGH
21.3622 SBD
YEARLY LOW
20.1625 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5555 SBD

2016 OMR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 21.3622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 20.1625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1997 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1504 to the December average rate of 20.4952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.3622 was up 0.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.2578, 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 106,811 SBD
2015 Average 102,069 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 100,813 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,998.34 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.2401
20.1643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SBD 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 20.6791, compared to 20.4319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.6814 SBD (High: 21.1212 / Low: 20.4398). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1007 SBD (High: 20.2632 / Low: 20.1625).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6814
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3914 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 21.1504) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.7605), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3900 (+7.03%).

2016 Avg (January) 21.1504
2015 Avg (January) 19.7605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.3622 20.9804 21.1504
February 21.1670 20.9918 21.0962
March 21.1212 20.4398 20.7049
April 20.7961 20.2543 20.5971
May 20.2632 20.1625 20.2540
June 20.6118 20.2458 20.2719
July 20.6182 20.3624 20.4963
August 20.4537 20.2038 20.3277
September 20.5222 20.2018 20.3590
October 20.4895 20.2462 20.3691
November 20.7827 20.3214 20.5441
December 20.7675 20.1662 20.4952