YEARLY HIGH
3.7685 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.4764 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5869 SGD

2016 OMR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 3.7685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 3.4764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2921 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7188 to the December average rate of 3.7313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.7685 was up 1.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.7211, 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 18,842 SGD
2015 Average 17,853 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 17,382 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,460.45 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.7542
3.4792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SGD 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 3.5855, compared to 3.5882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1373 SGD (High: 3.6413 / Low: 3.5040). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0484 SGD (High: 3.5316 / Low: 3.4832).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1373
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0847 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0847

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.7313) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.6594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0719 (+1.97%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.7313
2015 Avg (December) 3.6594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7472 3.6720 3.7188
February 3.7072 3.6107 3.6480
March 3.6413 3.5040 3.5633
April 3.5316 3.4832 3.5077
May 3.5870 3.4841 3.5588
June 3.5781 3.4764 3.5166
July 3.5320 3.4835 3.5056
August 3.5412 3.4820 3.5021
September 3.5519 3.5018 3.5312
October 3.6213 3.5408 3.5926
November 3.7207 3.5934 3.6665
December 3.7685 3.6806 3.7313