YEARLY HIGH
0.3180 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2799 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2969 OMR

2017 CAD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.3180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.2799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0380 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2914 to the December average rate of 0.3018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3180 was up 3.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,590 OMR
2016 Average 1,454 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,400 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190.23 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3162
0.2803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 0.2887, compared to 0.3052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0131 OMR (High: 0.3097 / Low: 0.2966). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 OMR (High: 0.2896 / Low: 0.2851).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.3132) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2941), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+6.50%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.3132
2016 Avg (September) 0.2941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2952 0.2863 0.2914
February 0.2957 0.2891 0.2938
March 0.2896 0.2851 0.2877
April 0.2907 0.2819 0.2866
May 0.2872 0.2799 0.2833
June 0.2971 0.2847 0.2893
July 0.3097 0.2966 0.3033
August 0.3088 0.3019 0.3055
September 0.3180 0.3085 0.3132
October 0.3101 0.2986 0.3056
November 0.3037 0.2986 0.3018
December 0.3064 0.2989 0.3018