YEARLY HIGH
1.9423 XDR
YEARLY LOW
1.8240 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8688 XDR

2016 OMR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.9423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.8240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1183 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8795 to the December average rate of 1.9287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9423 was up 2.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8973, 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 9,712 XDR
2015 Average 9,282 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 9,120 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 591.55 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9374
1.8328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XDR 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 1.8554, compared to 1.8822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0485 XDR (High: 1.9217 / Low: 1.8733). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 XDR (High: 1.8850 / Low: 1.8739).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0485
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.9287) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0543 (+2.90%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.9287
2015 Avg (December) 1.8744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8850 1.8739 1.8795
February 1.8827 1.8452 1.8621
March 1.8803 1.8441 1.8605
April 1.8499 1.8306 1.8436
May 1.8530 1.8240 1.8415
June 1.8667 1.8253 1.8450
July 1.8758 1.8589 1.8670
August 1.8671 1.8491 1.8585
September 1.8615 1.8483 1.8564
October 1.8938 1.8583 1.8812
November 1.9217 1.8733 1.9014
December 1.9423 1.9084 1.9287