YEARLY HIGH
2.6010 USD
YEARLY LOW
2.5949 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5974 USD

2016 OMR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 2.6010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 2.5949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5975 to the December average rate of 2.5971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6010 was down 0.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6155, 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 13,005 USD
2015 Average 12,987 USD
Yearly Trough Low 12,975 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.41 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5980
2.5966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to USD 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 2.5972, compared to 2.5975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0057 USD (High: 2.6010 / Low: 2.5953). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 USD (High: 2.5981 / Low: 2.5970).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 2.5975) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.00%).

2016 Avg (March) 2.5975
2015 Avg (March) 2.5973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5984 2.5957 2.5975
February 2.5982 2.5950 2.5967
March 2.6010 2.5953 2.5975
April 2.5978 2.5966 2.5972
May 2.5978 2.5963 2.5973
June 2.5985 2.5961 2.5973
July 2.5990 2.5965 2.5975
August 2.5991 2.5971 2.5979
September 2.5980 2.5968 2.5973
October 2.5981 2.5970 2.5975
November 2.5984 2.5949 2.5976
December 2.5985 2.5953 2.5971