2017 OMR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.3572 EGP

YEARLY LOW

40.9023 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

46.3042 EGP

2017 OMR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 49.3572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 40.9023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4548 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.3794 to the December average rate of 46.2718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 49.3572 was down 3.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 50.9965, 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 246,786 EGP

2016 Average 130,177 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 204,512 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,274.19 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.8062

43.6851

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to EGP 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 46.5365, compared to 46.0720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.5365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.0720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 8.0366 EGP (High: 48.9389 / Low: 40.9023). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2136 EGP (High: 45.9413 / Low: 45.7278).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.0366

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2136

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.2675 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 48.3794) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.3386), the exchange rate shifted by +28.0409 (+137.87%).

2017 Avg (January) 48.3794

2016 Avg (January) 20.3386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.3572	46.6929	48.3794
February	48.9389	40.9023	44.1119
March	47.3944	41.8994	45.8059
April	47.2158	46.3714	46.9179
May	47.0773	46.7557	46.9737
June	47.1643	46.7508	47.0302
July	47.0672	46.3195	46.5211
August	46.3550	45.8098	46.0897
September	45.9413	45.7278	45.8278
October	45.9631	45.6145	45.8371
November	46.1096	45.7941	45.8842
December	46.4571	45.9143	46.2718