YEARLY HIGH
0.0038 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0037 OMR

2017 KES to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0037 to the December average rate of 0.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0038 was down 1.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19 OMR
2016 Average 19 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 19 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.40 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0037
0.0037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.0037, compared to 0.0037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0037). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0037).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0037) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0038), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-1.30%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0037
2016 Avg (March) 0.0038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
February 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
March 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
April 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
May 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
June 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
July 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
August 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
September 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
October 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
November 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
December 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037