2016 OMR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1618.1067 SOS

YEARLY LOW

1440.2214 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1541.6809 SOS

2016 OMR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1618.1067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1440.2214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 177.8853 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1607.6634 to the December average rate of 1488.0996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1618.1067 was down 14.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1883.7171, 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 8,090,534 SOS

2015 Average 8,755,519 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 7,201,107 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 889,426.59 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1619.6198

1476.1432

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SOS 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 1578.2301, compared to 1505.1316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 73.0986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1578.2301

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1505.1316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 71.5100 SOS (High: 1511.7314 / Low: 1440.2214). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.8300 SOS (High: 1597.4842 / Low: 1582.6542).

November Spread (Volatile) ±71.5100

March Spread (Stable) ±14.8300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 42.0316 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -42.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1607.6634) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1858.2855), the exchange rate shifted by -250.6221 (-13.49%).

2016 Avg (January) 1607.6634

2015 Avg (January) 1858.2855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1618.1067	1590.5878	1607.6634
February	1603.8991	1583.7485	1591.2996
March	1597.4842	1582.6542	1590.1968
April	1598.2609	1566.6679	1584.2319
May	1593.9430	1536.1391	1569.0104
June	1558.3611	1501.0247	1526.9788
July	1530.4564	1488.8383	1512.6169
August	1527.0528	1500.6555	1512.9137
September	1523.8778	1508.7776	1515.3741
October	1526.5735	1488.8939	1510.1137
November	1511.7314	1440.2214	1491.6715
December	1510.2556	1445.9458	1488.0996