YEARLY HIGH
0.1767 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1648 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1710 OMR

2016 TOP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.1767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.1648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1707 to the December average rate of 0.1691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1767 was down 9.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 884 OMR
2015 Average 910 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 824 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.59 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1737
0.1686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.1710, compared to 0.1710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0086 OMR (High: 0.1767 / Low: 0.1681). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 OMR (High: 0.1722 / Low: 0.1705).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1720) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1731), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.68%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1720
2015 Avg (November) 0.1731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1724 0.1677 0.1707
February 0.1717 0.1648 0.1692
March 0.1723 0.1695 0.1709
April 0.1743 0.1716 0.1728
May 0.1733 0.1690 0.1710
June 0.1738 0.1686 0.1716
July 0.1716 0.1678 0.1700
August 0.1714 0.1695 0.1704
September 0.1722 0.1705 0.1712
October 0.1746 0.1710 0.1733
November 0.1767 0.1681 0.1720
December 0.1719 0.1653 0.1691