YEARLY HIGH
19.6861 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
18.7203 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.0929 GTQ

2017 OMR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 19.6861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 18.7203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9659 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5245 to the December average rate of 19.0982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.6861 was down 2.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.1226, 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 98,431 GTQ
2016 Average 98,751 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 93,601 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,829.25 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.5895
18.8096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GTQ 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 19.1758, compared to 19.0101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3897 GTQ (High: 19.4746 / Low: 19.0849). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1312 GTQ (High: 19.1516 / Low: 19.0204).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3897
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2680 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 19.5245) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.8698), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3454 (-1.74%).

2017 Avg (January) 19.5245
2016 Avg (January) 19.8698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6861 19.3406 19.5245
February 19.4746 19.0849 19.2565
March 19.2002 18.9585 19.1023
April 19.1448 18.9721 19.0684
May 19.1377 18.9513 19.0412
June 19.1430 18.9922 19.0620
July 19.0677 18.7399 18.9588
August 19.0352 18.7203 18.8746
September 19.0444 18.8908 18.9743
October 19.1516 19.0204 19.0943
November 19.1674 18.9567 19.0602
December 19.1687 19.0335 19.0982