YEARLY HIGH
0.1112 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0996 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1071 OMR

2017 ILS to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1009 to the December average rate of 0.1100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1112 was up 7.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 556 OMR
2016 Average 502 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 498 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.54 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1109
0.1000
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ILS 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 0.1053, compared to 0.1089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0035 OMR (High: 0.1056 / Low: 0.1020). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 OMR (High: 0.1103 / Low: 0.1089).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1100) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+9.46%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1100
2016 Avg (December) 0.1005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1022 0.0996 0.1009
February 0.1056 0.1020 0.1034
March 0.1065 0.1041 0.1054
April 0.1063 0.1049 0.1056
May 0.1089 0.1063 0.1073
June 0.1104 0.1084 0.1091
July 0.1104 0.1076 0.1085
August 0.1082 0.1060 0.1070
September 0.1103 0.1075 0.1091
October 0.1103 0.1089 0.1096
November 0.1102 0.1085 0.1095
December 0.1112 0.1085 0.1100