2017 OMR to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.3971 GHS

YEARLY LOW

10.7539 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.4262 GHS

2017 OMR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 12.3971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 10.7539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6432 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1467 to the December average rate of 11.7182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.3971 was up 10.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.2259, 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 61,986 GHS

2016 Average 51,272 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 53,770 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,215.95 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.8496

10.8690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GHS 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 11.3182, compared to 11.5343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3182

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.2406 GHS (High: 12.3971 / Low: 11.1565). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1105 GHS (High: 11.4751 / Low: 11.3646).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2406

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8171 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 11.7679) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.0182), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7497 (+17.47%).

2017 Avg (March) 11.7679

2016 Avg (March) 10.0182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3313	10.9726	11.1467
February	12.0545	11.2489	11.5634
March	12.3971	11.1565	11.7679
April	11.2511	10.7539	10.9508
May	11.4218	10.8715	11.1141
June	11.5275	11.0761	11.3662
July	11.4842	11.2903	11.3902
August	11.6287	11.3843	11.4711
September	11.7548	11.3841	11.5029
October	11.4751	11.3646	11.4242
November	12.0691	11.4257	11.6991
December	11.7810	11.6014	11.7182