YEARLY HIGH
0.3870 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1167 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3340 OMR

2017 LTL to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.3870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2703 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1786 to the December average rate of 0.3850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 115.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3870 was up 202.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,935 OMR
2016 Average 624 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 583 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,351.74 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4117
0.0927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.2829, compared to 0.3850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2684 OMR (High: 0.3850 / Low: 0.1167). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 OMR (High: 0.3854 / Low: 0.3849).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2684
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1514 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.3850) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2599 (+207.74%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.3850
2016 Avg (October) 0.1251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3850 0.1167 0.1786
February 0.3851 0.1177 0.2707
March 0.1208 0.1174 0.1192
April 0.3865 0.1194 0.3586
May 0.3854 0.3848 0.3851
June 0.3854 0.3848 0.3850
July 0.3857 0.3850 0.3851
August 0.3858 0.3849 0.3851
September 0.3854 0.3849 0.3851
October 0.3870 0.3846 0.3850
November 0.3854 0.3848 0.3850
December 0.3856 0.3844 0.3850