YEARLY HIGH
0.0244 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0203 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0216 OMR

2017 EGP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0207 to the December average rate of 0.0216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0244 was down 50.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 122 OMR
2016 Average 206 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 101 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.94 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0230
0.0205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.0215, compared to 0.0217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0040 OMR (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0204). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0219 / Low: 0.0218).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0228) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0264 (-53.68%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0228
2016 Avg (February) 0.0492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0214 0.0203 0.0207
February 0.0244 0.0204 0.0228
March 0.0239 0.0211 0.0219
April 0.0216 0.0212 0.0213
May 0.0214 0.0212 0.0213
June 0.0214 0.0212 0.0213
July 0.0216 0.0212 0.0215
August 0.0218 0.0216 0.0217
September 0.0219 0.0218 0.0218
October 0.0219 0.0218 0.0218
November 0.0218 0.0217 0.0218
December 0.0218 0.0215 0.0216