2017 OMR to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1583 GBP

YEARLY LOW

1.9111 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0171 GBP

2017 OMR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 2.1583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 1.9111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2471 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1037 to the December average rate of 1.9378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1583 was up 1.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1350, 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 10,791 GBP

2016 Average 9,621 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 9,556 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,235.57 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1212

1.9211

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GBP 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 2.0639, compared to 1.9702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0639

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1026 GBP (High: 2.1583 / Low: 2.0557). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 GBP (High: 1.9498 / Low: 1.9223).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1026

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0538 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.1037) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3003 (+16.65%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.1037

2016 Avg (January) 1.8034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1583	2.0557	2.1037
February	2.0986	2.0515	2.0816
March	2.1369	2.0684	2.1045
April	2.0989	2.0048	2.0542
May	2.0281	1.9909	2.0098
June	2.0565	1.9933	2.0296
July	2.0186	1.9680	1.9960
August	2.0289	1.9631	2.0044
September	2.0101	1.9111	1.9506
October	1.9883	1.9288	1.9679
November	1.9880	1.9198	1.9645
December	1.9498	1.9223	1.9378