YEARLY HIGH
49.8213 ARS
YEARLY LOW
39.2634 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.9839 ARS

2017 OMR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 49.8213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 39.2634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5579 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.2641 to the December average rate of 46.0561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 49.8213 was up 19.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 41.6116, 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 249,106 ARS
2016 Average 191,669 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 196,317 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,789.57 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

46.6795
39.1986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ARS 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 40.7384, compared to 45.2294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.2294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.1040 ARS (High: 49.8213 / Low: 44.7173). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7573 ARS (High: 41.7677 / Low: 41.0103).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.1040
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8209 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 46.0561) against the same month in 2016 (average: 41.1426), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9135 (+11.94%).

2017 Avg (December) 46.0561
2016 Avg (December) 41.1426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.7677 41.0103 41.2641
February 41.0244 39.9066 40.4431
March 40.5914 39.7024 40.3034
April 40.2142 39.2634 39.8220
May 42.0026 39.6901 40.7866
June 43.1681 41.2002 41.8110
July 46.2533 42.7487 44.5759
August 46.0113 44.1767 45.2400
September 45.6260 44.0875 44.7563
October 45.9614 45.0027 45.3364
November 45.8395 44.9412 45.4116
December 49.8213 44.7173 46.0561