2016 OMR to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 OMR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the OMR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 16.9878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 15.7283.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2595 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8899 to the December average rate of 16.8657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.9878 was up 3.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.4581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
OMR to SDG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.8367, compared to 16.1886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3519 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 1.0217 SDG (High: 16.7560 / Low: 15.7343). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0435 SDG (High: 15.8392 / Low: 15.7957).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0521 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 16.8657) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.9897), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8760 (+5.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0304 | 15.8347 | 15.8899 |
| February | 15.9075 | 15.7848 | 15.8378 |
| March | 15.8654 | 15.7908 | 15.8318 |
| April | 15.8687 | 15.8098 | 15.8399 |
| May | 15.8392 | 15.7957 | 15.8185 |
| June | 15.8239 | 15.7612 | 15.8022 |
| July | 15.8774 | 15.7283 | 15.7955 |
| August | 15.8510 | 15.7703 | 15.7911 |
| September | 15.9025 | 15.7644 | 15.8108 |
| October | 16.7560 | 15.7343 | 16.0810 |
| November | 16.9048 | 16.4922 | 16.7875 |
| December | 16.9878 | 16.8128 | 16.8657 |