YEARLY HIGH
20.3277 HKD
YEARLY LOW
20.1019 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2374 HKD

2017 OMR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 20.3277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 20.1019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2258 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1454 to the December average rate of 20.2944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.3277 was up 0.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.3108, 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 101,638 HKD
2016 Average 100,808 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 100,509 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,129.09 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.3260
20.1290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to HKD 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 20.1877, compared to 20.2870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1094 HKD (High: 20.2113 / Low: 20.1019). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 HKD (High: 20.1558 / Low: 20.1330).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1094
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 20.3096) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.1485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1610 (+0.80%).

2017 Avg (August) 20.3096
2016 Avg (August) 20.1485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.1558 20.1330 20.1454
February 20.1646 20.1410 20.1546
March 20.1830 20.1474 20.1679
April 20.2113 20.1019 20.1825
May 20.2496 20.2021 20.2217
June 20.2747 20.2366 20.2539
July 20.2905 20.2371 20.2764
August 20.3277 20.2702 20.3096
September 20.3273 20.2423 20.2944
October 20.2914 20.1822 20.2744
November 20.2940 20.2477 20.2731
December 20.3238 20.2573 20.2944