YEARLY HIGH
0.1185 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1089 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1141 OMR

2016 PEN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.1185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.1089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1121 to the December average rate of 0.1134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1185 was down 8.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1293, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 593 OMR
2015 Average 605 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 544 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.29 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1173
0.1092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to OMR 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 0.1139, compared to 0.1144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0065 OMR (High: 0.1158 / Low: 0.1093). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 OMR (High: 0.1146 / Low: 0.1129).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.1166) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1235), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-5.60%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.1166
2015 Avg (April) 0.1235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1128 0.1106 0.1121
February 0.1109 0.1089 0.1099
March 0.1158 0.1093 0.1131
April 0.1185 0.1136 0.1166
May 0.1174 0.1142 0.1156
June 0.1172 0.1141 0.1161
July 0.1175 0.1146 0.1165
August 0.1165 0.1138 0.1155
September 0.1150 0.1132 0.1139
October 0.1146 0.1129 0.1137
November 0.1144 0.1124 0.1132
December 0.1148 0.1126 0.1134