YEARLY HIGH
0.1283 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1196 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1230 OMR

2016 PGK to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.1196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1277 to the December average rate of 0.1213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1283 was down 13.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 642 OMR
2015 Average 697 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 598 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.47 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1283
0.1207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 0.1245, compared to 0.1215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0027 OMR (High: 0.1241 / Low: 0.1213). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 OMR (High: 0.1217 / Low: 0.1212).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1277) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1481), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0204 (-13.77%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1277
2015 Avg (January) 0.1481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1283 0.1263 0.1277
February 0.1278 0.1252 0.1267
March 0.1272 0.1246 0.1257
April 0.1248 0.1222 0.1233
May 0.1241 0.1213 0.1219
June 0.1234 0.1214 0.1219
July 0.1224 0.1212 0.1217
August 0.1217 0.1212 0.1215
September 0.1220 0.1206 0.1214
October 0.1221 0.1206 0.1215
November 0.1218 0.1206 0.1214
December 0.1220 0.1196 0.1213