YEARLY HIGH
37.2464 SCR
YEARLY LOW
32.8056 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.4681 SCR

2016 OMR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 37.2464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 32.8056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4408 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9783 to the December average rate of 34.7725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 37.2464 was up 1.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.8388, 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 186,232 SCR
2015 Average 172,846 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 164,028 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,204.06 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

35.0028
33.8852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SCR 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 34.4659, compared to 34.4704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.4659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.4704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 3.9113 SCR (High: 37.2464 / Low: 33.3352). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6917 SCR (High: 34.7372 / Low: 34.0456).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.9113
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6917

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 34.7807) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.4165), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6358 (-4.49%).

2016 Avg (February) 34.7807
2015 Avg (February) 36.4165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.5759 33.3397 33.9783
February 37.2464 33.3352 34.7807
March 35.2522 33.6576 34.5172
April 36.6229 33.1818 34.9097
May 35.8995 33.8689 34.6072
June 34.7815 32.8056 34.0023
July 34.9828 33.1060 34.1811
August 34.9889 33.9273 34.3848
September 34.7372 34.0456 34.4166
October 34.8057 33.8657 34.4091
November 35.0974 34.1544 34.6584
December 35.2074 34.2255 34.7725