YEARLY HIGH
0.0930 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0807 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0876 OMR

2017 GHS to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0897 to the December average rate of 0.0853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0930 was down 8.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1015, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 465 OMR
2016 Average 488 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 403 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.63 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0920
0.0844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 0.0884, compared to 0.0867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0090 OMR (High: 0.0896 / Low: 0.0807). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 OMR (High: 0.0880 / Low: 0.0871).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0913) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1005), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0092 (-9.15%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0913
2016 Avg (April) 0.1005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0911 0.0883 0.0897
February 0.0889 0.0830 0.0865
March 0.0896 0.0807 0.0851
April 0.0930 0.0889 0.0913
May 0.0920 0.0876 0.0900
June 0.0903 0.0867 0.0880
July 0.0886 0.0871 0.0878
August 0.0878 0.0860 0.0872
September 0.0878 0.0851 0.0869
October 0.0880 0.0871 0.0875
November 0.0875 0.0829 0.0855
December 0.0862 0.0849 0.0853