YEARLY HIGH
20.1788 SRD
YEARLY LOW
10.3259 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9267 SRD

2016 OMR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 20.1788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 10.3259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8529 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3704 to the December average rate of 19.1269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 84.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.1788 was up 94.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.3710, 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 100,894 SRD
2015 Average 43,311 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 51,629 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,264.75 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.3877
9.4529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SRD 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 13.0014, compared to 18.8520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 2.3424 SRD (High: 16.7906 / Low: 14.4482). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 SRD (High: 10.3742 / Low: 10.3633).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.3424
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7078 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 19.4764) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.5286), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9478 (+128.37%).

2016 Avg (September) 19.4764
2015 Avg (September) 8.5286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3742 10.3633 10.3704
February 10.3731 10.3591 10.3660
March 10.3745 10.3259 10.3641
April 14.8376 13.1763 13.8389
May 16.7906 14.4482 15.1397
June 18.2754 16.6835 17.9294
July 18.4371 18.2823 18.3421
August 19.1246 18.3217 18.6686
September 20.1788 18.6601 19.4764
October 19.8730 17.7632 18.7687
November 18.9984 18.0404 18.7294
December 19.2667 18.9678 19.1269