YEARLY HIGH
0.0497 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0492 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0494 OMR

2017 HKD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.0492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0496 to the December average rate of 0.0493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0497 was up 0.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,244 OMR
2016 Average 1,240 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,230 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.82 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0497
0.0492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.0495, compared to 0.0493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0497 / Low: 0.0495). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0497 / Low: 0.0496).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0495) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0496), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.19%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0495
2016 Avg (April) 0.0496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0497 0.0496 0.0496
February 0.0497 0.0496 0.0496
March 0.0496 0.0495 0.0496
April 0.0497 0.0495 0.0495
May 0.0495 0.0494 0.0495
June 0.0494 0.0493 0.0494
July 0.0494 0.0493 0.0493
August 0.0493 0.0492 0.0492
September 0.0494 0.0492 0.0493
October 0.0495 0.0493 0.0493
November 0.0494 0.0493 0.0493
December 0.0494 0.0492 0.0493