YEARLY HIGH
0.2848 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2661 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2765 OMR

2017 LYD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 0.2848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2691 to the December average rate of 0.2820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2848 was down 2.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,424 OMR
2016 Average 1,394 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,330 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.44 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2839
0.2678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 0.2718, compared to 0.2813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0081 OMR (High: 0.2831 / Low: 0.2751). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 OMR (High: 0.2827 / Low: 0.2796).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2826) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2790), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+1.27%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2826
2016 Avg (September) 0.2790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2711 0.2661 0.2691
February 0.2724 0.2681 0.2701
March 0.2722 0.2683 0.2701
April 0.2738 0.2699 0.2713
May 0.2763 0.2719 0.2743
June 0.2777 0.2738 0.2759
July 0.2831 0.2751 0.2783
August 0.2839 0.2793 0.2817
September 0.2848 0.2792 0.2826
October 0.2827 0.2796 0.2812
November 0.2839 0.2790 0.2818
December 0.2833 0.2799 0.2820