YEARLY HIGH
5.5421 FJD
YEARLY LOW
5.1750 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3480 FJD

2017 OMR to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 5.5421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 5.1750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3671 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4086 to the December average rate of 5.3642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.5421 was down 2.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.6676, 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 27,711 FJD
2016 Average 27,089 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 25,875 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,835.35 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.4605
5.2192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to FJD 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 5.3925, compared to 5.3034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0891 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2075 FJD (High: 5.5421 / Low: 5.3346). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0874 FJD (High: 5.4562 / Low: 5.3688).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2075
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0874

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0855 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.4086) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.5941), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1855 (-3.32%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.4086
2016 Avg (January) 5.5941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5421 5.3346 5.4086
February 5.3868 5.2974 5.3458
March 5.4598 5.3389 5.3946
April 5.4562 5.3688 5.4108
May 5.4950 5.3876 5.4404
June 5.4414 5.2993 5.3550
July 5.3532 5.1988 5.2742
August 5.2893 5.1750 5.2395
September 5.2945 5.1973 5.2393
October 5.3946 5.2449 5.3196
November 5.4307 5.3407 5.3838
December 5.4341 5.2941 5.3642