YEARLY HIGH
0.0988 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0883 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0949 OMR

2016 RON to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0923 to the December average rate of 0.0898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0988 was down 4.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 494 OMR
2015 Average 481 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 441 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.90 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0984
0.0890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.0956, compared to 0.0942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0051 OMR (High: 0.0953 / Low: 0.0902). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 OMR (High: 0.0975 / Low: 0.0965).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0967) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0967), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0967
2015 Avg (May) 0.0967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0930 0.0916 0.0923
February 0.0972 0.0925 0.0954
March 0.0979 0.0937 0.0960
April 0.0984 0.0966 0.0976
May 0.0988 0.0949 0.0967
June 0.0973 0.0939 0.0957
July 0.0964 0.0943 0.0950
August 0.0978 0.0957 0.0967
September 0.0975 0.0965 0.0970
October 0.0974 0.0929 0.0946
November 0.0953 0.0902 0.0921
December 0.0921 0.0883 0.0898