YEARLY HIGH
4292.4058 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2987.0290 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3784.2643 CDF

2017 OMR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 4292.4058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2987.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1305.3768 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3153.0341 to the December average rate of 4098.7988, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4292.4058 was up 38.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 3102.1637, 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 21,462,029 CDF
2016 Average 12,574,046 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 14,935,145 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,526,883.89 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4233.7199
3054.7899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to CDF 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 3489.3033, compared to 4079.2253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 589.9220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3489.3033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4079.2253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 364.7301 CDF (High: 4223.5883 / Low: 3858.8582). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.0752 CDF (High: 4091.0446 / Low: 4057.9694).

July Spread (Volatile) ±364.7301
October Spread (Stable) ±33.0752

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 84.0808 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -84.0808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 4135.4758) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2537.3986), the exchange rate shifted by +1598.0772 (+62.98%).

2017 Avg (August) 4135.4758
2016 Avg (August) 2537.3986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3286.1949 2987.0290 3153.0341
February 3405.6548 3227.7916 3305.8526
March 3510.8999 3395.1131 3453.8941
April 3649.5311 3507.4924 3575.0394
May 3712.1232 3634.2832 3672.1752
June 3874.0220 3711.6893 3775.8246
July 4223.5883 3858.8582 4037.2523
August 4292.4058 3996.0366 4135.4758
September 4066.6980 4027.9237 4051.3950
October 4091.0446 4057.9694 4071.4573
November 4116.2630 4055.6930 4080.9726
December 4152.0763 4059.3588 4098.7988