2017 OMR to HKD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |