YEARLY HIGH
177.4813 INR
YEARLY LOW
165.2350 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
169.0960 INR

2017 OMR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 177.4813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 165.2350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2463 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.8179 to the December average rate of 166.8114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 177.4813 was down 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 178.5443, 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 887,406 INR
2016 Average 872,401 INR
Yearly Trough Low 826,175 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,231.59 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

177.8863
165.0651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to INR 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 170.6827, compared to 167.5094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.6827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.5094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 5.5275 INR (High: 173.7054 / Low: 168.1779). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5073 INR (High: 168.2120 / Low: 166.7047).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5275
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5073

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.5209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 176.8179) against the same month in 2016 (average: 174.7550), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0628 (+1.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 176.8179
2016 Avg (January) 174.7550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 177.4813 175.4002 176.8179
February 175.0840 173.0239 173.9235
March 173.7054 168.1779 171.0839
April 169.0535 166.3948 167.5629
May 168.4169 166.2162 167.2984
June 168.2120 166.7047 167.4095
July 168.2973 166.5719 167.3225
August 166.9394 165.2350 166.1335
September 170.1631 165.7320 167.3189
October 170.3456 167.8756 169.0006
November 170.0290 167.3519 168.4694
December 167.7593 165.8673 166.8114