YEARLY HIGH
339.9474 JMD
YEARLY LOW
323.1481 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
333.2478 JMD

2017 OMR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 339.9474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 323.1481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7993 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 334.5662 to the December average rate of 325.0229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 339.9474 was up 0.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 336.6743, 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 1,699,737 JMD
2016 Average 1,624,677 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,615,740 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,996.65 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

338.5132
323.7965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to JMD 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 335.2762, compared to 331.2194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.2762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 331.2194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 9.3361 JMD (High: 338.6318 / Low: 329.2957). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1038 JMD (High: 338.8614 / Low: 335.7576).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.3361
June Spread (Stable) ±3.1038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.7689 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 337.2868) against the same month in 2016 (average: 330.8672), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4196 (+1.94%).

2017 Avg (September) 337.2868
2016 Avg (September) 330.8672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 336.2744 332.4583 334.5662
February 336.1357 332.4091 334.4032
March 336.4901 330.8356 334.2558
April 336.9238 333.5682 335.2018
May 338.9984 334.1211 336.0947
June 338.8614 335.7576 337.1354
July 336.7234 328.2496 332.7259
August 334.3674 329.2118 331.6728
September 339.9474 331.8019 337.2868
October 338.6318 329.2957 332.6885
November 330.7951 324.9232 327.9197
December 326.8290 323.1481 325.0229