YEARLY HIGH
298.9092 XPF
YEARLY LOW
269.6819 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
280.1047 XPF

2016 OMR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 298.9092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 269.6819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.2273 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 285.2391 to the December average rate of 294.5109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 298.9092 was up 0.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 296.2716, 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 1,494,546 XPF
2015 Average 1,398,395 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,348,409 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,136.72 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

296.5959
271.5756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XPF 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 277.8365, compared to 282.3730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 277.8365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 282.3730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 14.3820 XPF (High: 292.8431 / Low: 278.4611). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6522 XPF (High: 277.3644 / Low: 274.7121).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.3820
September Spread (Stable) ±2.6522

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 6.0119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 294.5109) against the same month in 2015 (average: 284.7690), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7420 (+3.42%).

2016 Avg (December) 294.5109
2015 Avg (December) 284.7690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 288.0259 283.6566 285.2391
February 284.6526 274.1630 279.2272
March 285.5345 273.2607 278.6037
April 276.3021 271.4074 273.6606
May 279.4957 269.6819 274.5065
June 280.5962 272.2236 275.7819
July 281.8454 277.1633 279.7333
August 279.2917 273.3871 276.3502
September 277.3644 274.7121 276.1984
October 284.6822 275.4302 280.4998
November 292.8431 278.4611 286.9453
December 298.9092 287.9855 294.5109