YEARLY HIGH
43.7413 SZL
YEARLY LOW
34.6092 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.1957 SZL

2016 OMR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 43.7413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 34.6092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1321 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.2732 to the December average rate of 36.0489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.7413 was up 6.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 41.0731, 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 218,707 SZL
2015 Average 165,889 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 173,046 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,660.70 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.9288
35.0616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SZL 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 40.0154, compared to 36.3761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.0154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.3761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 4.1512 SZL (High: 41.0090 / Low: 36.8579). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7007 SZL (High: 36.7991 / Low: 35.0983).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.1512
December Spread (Stable) ±1.7007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.9561 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 42.2732) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.0418), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2314 (+40.71%).

2016 Avg (January) 42.2732
2015 Avg (January) 30.0418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.7413 40.2078 42.2732
February 41.9492 39.6056 41.0357
March 41.0815 38.4616 39.9125
April 39.5762 36.9197 37.9564
May 41.0090 36.8579 39.7492
June 40.6204 37.4630 39.1654
July 38.3721 36.2478 37.4020
August 37.5068 34.6609 35.7172
September 37.9497 35.1756 36.5693
October 37.1134 35.2401 36.1913
November 37.6578 34.6092 36.3279
December 36.7991 35.0983 36.0489