YEARLY HIGH
2.4934 EUR
YEARLY LOW
2.1586 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3033 EUR

2017 OMR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.4934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 2.1586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3347 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4429 to the December average rate of 2.1937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4934 was down 0.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4998, 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 12,467 EUR
2016 Average 11,739 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 10,793 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,673.73 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4692
2.1536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to EUR 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 2.3993, compared to 2.2073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0905 EUR (High: 2.2878 / Low: 2.1973). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0477 EUR (High: 2.2117 / Low: 2.1639).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0905
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0477

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0751 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.4429) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0524 (+2.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.4429
2016 Avg (January) 2.3905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4934 2.4052 2.4429
February 2.4640 2.4080 2.4408
March 2.4725 2.3915 2.4282
April 2.4520 2.3771 2.4231
May 2.3913 2.3096 2.3479
June 2.3326 2.2694 2.3128
July 2.2878 2.1973 2.2512
August 2.2178 2.1701 2.1969
September 2.2099 2.1586 2.1799
October 2.2392 2.1882 2.2104
November 2.2403 2.1768 2.2117
December 2.2117 2.1639 2.1937