YEARLY HIGH
123.8527 GMD
YEARLY LOW
110.9149 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.9689 GMD

2017 OMR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 123.8527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 110.9149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9379 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.0896 to the December average rate of 123.4555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 123.8527 was up 10.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 112.3064, 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 619,264 GMD
2016 Average 545,327 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 554,574 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,689.47 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

124.4921
112.0530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GMD 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 116.7499, compared to 121.1878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 116.7499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.1878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 3.8702 GMD (High: 123.4289 / Low: 119.5587). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3344 GMD (High: 119.6644 / Low: 119.3300).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.8702
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2883 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 123.4555) against the same month in 2016 (average: 111.1930), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2625 (+11.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 123.4555
2016 Avg (December) 111.1930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.6198 110.9149 113.0896
February 116.1042 113.4315 114.7160
March 117.5264 115.5545 116.1760
April 117.9258 116.8692 117.3876
May 120.1721 118.1775 119.7092
June 120.0799 119.0717 119.4209
July 119.6644 119.3300 119.5066
August 120.0772 117.4620 119.2213
September 119.8670 119.1456 119.5824
October 123.4289 119.5587 122.2734
November 123.5834 122.7166 123.0879
December 123.8527 123.1447 123.4555