YEARLY HIGH
8.7491 BRL
YEARLY LOW
7.9436 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2904 BRL

2017 OMR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 8.7491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 7.9436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8054 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3029 to the December average rate of 8.5655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.7491 was down 18.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.7587, 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 43,745 BRL
2016 Average 45,282 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 39,718 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,027.11 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.6155
8.0158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BRL 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 8.2535, compared to 8.3272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.7069 BRL (High: 8.7491 / Low: 8.0422). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1851 BRL (High: 8.1288 / Low: 7.9436).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7069
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1851

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2451 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 8.3243) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.1900), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8657 (-9.42%).

2017 Avg (May) 8.3243
2016 Avg (May) 9.1900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5339 8.1226 8.3029
February 8.1288 7.9436 8.0657
March 8.2924 7.9804 8.1122
April 8.2651 8.0439 8.1564
May 8.7491 8.0422 8.3243
June 8.6840 8.4405 8.5597
July 8.5934 8.1089 8.3146
August 8.2964 8.0754 8.1890
September 8.2918 8.0203 8.1322
October 8.5501 8.1431 8.2858
November 8.6109 8.3455 8.4765
December 8.6795 8.4047 8.5655