2016 OMR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.7892 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

34.4774 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.1971 ZAR

2016 OMR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 43.7892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 34.4774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3118 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.2936 to the December average rate of 36.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.7892 was up 6.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 41.2649, 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 218,946 ZAR

2015 Average 165,893 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 172,387 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,558.95 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.9450

35.1285

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ZAR 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 40.0148, compared to 36.3793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.0148

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.3793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 4.1431 ZAR (High: 41.0259 / Low: 36.8829). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6295 ZAR (High: 36.7157 / Low: 35.0862).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.1431

December Spread (Stable) ±1.6295

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 1.9414 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 42.2936) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.0293), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2643 (+40.84%).

2016 Avg (January) 42.2936

2015 Avg (January) 30.0293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	43.7892	40.2027	42.2936
February	41.9746	39.5688	41.0331
March	41.1042	38.3752	39.8921
April	39.5740	36.9564	37.9507
May	41.0259	36.8829	39.7534
June	40.6307	37.4251	39.1661
July	38.4332	36.0927	37.4016
August	38.0448	34.6198	35.7799
September	37.8837	35.0833	36.5855
October	37.1459	35.1909	36.1801
November	37.5350	34.4774	36.3193
December	36.7157	35.0862	36.0096