YEARLY HIGH
3109.7180 IQD
YEARLY LOW
2992.5882 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3046.4641 IQD

2017 OMR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 3109.7180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 2992.5882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.1298 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3066.5875 to the December average rate of 3092.0422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3109.7180 was up 0.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 3087.2341, 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 15,548,590 IQD
2016 Average 14,799,201 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 14,962,941 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 585,649.14 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3098.2163
3024.1265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to IQD 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 3049.7416, compared to 3043.1867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3049.7416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3043.1867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 78.6091 IQD (High: 3071.1972 / Low: 2992.5882). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.3291 IQD (High: 3053.8255 / Low: 3021.4964).

July Spread (Volatile) ±78.6091
October Spread (Stable) ±32.3291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 17.6928 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3092.0422) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3054.7109), the exchange rate shifted by +37.3313 (+1.22%).

2017 Avg (December) 3092.0422
2016 Avg (December) 3054.7109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3089.4036 3037.3316 3066.5875
February 3098.1268 3054.6824 3068.5698
March 3071.6520 3021.8778 3050.8770
April 3071.4525 3015.4722 3041.3248
May 3070.8477 3018.4371 3036.4757
June 3069.6674 3015.5600 3034.6147
July 3071.1972 2992.5882 3030.3007
August 3071.2451 3003.7290 3030.7961
September 3074.6938 3021.8105 3041.9094
October 3053.8255 3021.4964 3033.2770
November 3074.8820 3012.0388 3030.7947
December 3109.7180 3073.1184 3092.0422