YEARLY HIGH
0.0255 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0201 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0233 OMR

2017 ARS to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.0255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0242 to the December average rate of 0.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0255 was down 14.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127 OMR
2016 Average 131 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 100 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.99 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0255
0.0214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0246, compared to 0.0221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0023 OMR (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0201). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 OMR (High: 0.0223 / Low: 0.0218).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0251) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0268), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-6.14%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0251
2016 Avg (April) 0.0268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0244 0.0239 0.0242
February 0.0251 0.0244 0.0247
March 0.0252 0.0246 0.0248
April 0.0255 0.0249 0.0251
May 0.0252 0.0238 0.0245
June 0.0243 0.0232 0.0239
July 0.0234 0.0216 0.0224
August 0.0226 0.0217 0.0221
September 0.0227 0.0219 0.0223
October 0.0222 0.0218 0.0221
November 0.0223 0.0218 0.0220
December 0.0224 0.0201 0.0217