YEARLY HIGH
0.0968 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0496 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0669 OMR

2016 SRD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.0968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.0496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0473 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0964 to the December average rate of 0.0523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0968 was down 17.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 484 OMR
2015 Average 578 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 248 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.44 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1010
0.0469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.0807, compared to 0.0531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0097 OMR (High: 0.0692 / Low: 0.0596). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0965 / Low: 0.0964).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0965) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1171), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0206 (-17.62%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0965
2015 Avg (March) 0.1171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0965 0.0964 0.0964
February 0.0965 0.0964 0.0965
March 0.0968 0.0964 0.0965
April 0.0759 0.0674 0.0725
May 0.0692 0.0596 0.0663
June 0.0599 0.0547 0.0558
July 0.0547 0.0542 0.0545
August 0.0546 0.0523 0.0536
September 0.0536 0.0496 0.0514
October 0.0563 0.0503 0.0534
November 0.0554 0.0526 0.0534
December 0.0527 0.0519 0.0523