YEARLY HIGH
431.6585 AOA
YEARLY LOW
428.7333 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
430.8864 AOA

2017 OMR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 431.6585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 428.7333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9252 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 430.8920 to the December average rate of 431.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 431.6585 was up 0.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 431.1003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,158,293 AOA
2016 Average 2,115,524 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,143,666 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,626.23 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

431.0419
430.7192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AOA 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 430.8615, compared to 430.9113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 430.8615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 430.9113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 2.6466 AOA (High: 431.3799 / Low: 428.7333). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5248 AOA (High: 431.1003 / Low: 430.5756).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.6466
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1811 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 431.0150) against the same month in 2016 (average: 430.4234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5916 (+0.14%).

2017 Avg (December) 431.0150
2016 Avg (December) 430.4234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 431.1003 430.5756 430.8920
February 431.1701 430.0029 430.8855
March 430.9987 430.3511 430.8683
April 430.9962 429.2909 430.7461
May 431.1364 430.5490 430.8403
June 431.1266 430.5561 430.9368
July 430.9952 430.0616 430.7557
August 431.1143 430.0171 430.8537
September 431.1239 430.5623 430.9053
October 431.3799 428.7333 430.9868
November 431.2128 430.5705 430.9515
December 431.6585 430.2873 431.0150