YEARLY HIGH
0.5482 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.5149 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5352 OMR

2016 XDR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.5482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.5149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0334 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5321 to the December average rate of 0.5185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5482 was down 1.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,741 OMR
2015 Average 2,694 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 2,574 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.97 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5455
0.5160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.5390, compared to 0.5314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0135 OMR (High: 0.5338 / Low: 0.5204). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 OMR (High: 0.5337 / Low: 0.5305).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.5430) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+0.43%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.5430
2015 Avg (May) 0.5407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5337 0.5305 0.5321
February 0.5419 0.5311 0.5370
March 0.5423 0.5318 0.5375
April 0.5463 0.5406 0.5424
May 0.5482 0.5397 0.5430
June 0.5479 0.5357 0.5420
July 0.5379 0.5331 0.5356
August 0.5408 0.5356 0.5381
September 0.5410 0.5372 0.5387
October 0.5381 0.5280 0.5316
November 0.5338 0.5204 0.5260
December 0.5240 0.5149 0.5185