YEARLY HIGH
1539.4341 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1422.9072 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1469.5208 CRC

2017 OMR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 1539.4341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1422.9072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 116.5269 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1431.5671 to the December average rate of 1470.1890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1539.4341 was up 6.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 1439.9041, 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 7,697,170 CRC
2016 Average 7,058,655 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 7,114,536 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 582,634.64 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1504.9279
1424.8979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to CRC 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 1454.3369, compared to 1484.7047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.3677 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1454.3369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1484.7047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 95.7515 CRC (High: 1539.4341 / Low: 1443.6826). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.0734 CRC (High: 1476.2863 / Low: 1464.2129).

May Spread (Volatile) ±95.7515
December Spread (Stable) ±12.0734

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 13.5907 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.5907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1477.2111) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1393.2804), the exchange rate shifted by +83.9307 (+6.02%).

2017 Avg (May) 1477.2111
2016 Avg (May) 1393.2804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1447.6285 1422.9072 1431.5671
February 1463.6583 1430.8611 1445.1170
March 1460.1060 1435.5467 1448.5360
April 1455.9046 1440.2639 1448.1636
May 1539.4341 1443.6826 1477.2111
June 1485.1457 1469.1844 1475.4268
July 1493.9911 1466.0311 1483.4570
August 1506.0169 1487.0721 1495.9800
September 1511.8598 1486.0327 1498.2588
October 1493.7576 1474.1942 1484.6681
November 1485.1961 1459.7266 1475.6751
December 1476.2863 1464.2129 1470.1890