YEARLY HIGH
1.8469 JOD
YEARLY LOW
1.8310 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8418 JOD

2017 OMR to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 1.8469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 1.8310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8402 to the December average rate of 1.8424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8469 was up 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8442, 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 9,235 JOD
2016 Average 9,201 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 9,155 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.80 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8445
1.8398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to JOD 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 1.8419, compared to 1.8417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0123 JOD (High: 1.8433 / Low: 1.8310). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 JOD (High: 1.8426 / Low: 1.8399).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.8432) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+0.15%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.8432
2016 Avg (May) 1.8404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8417 1.8385 1.8402
February 1.8422 1.8384 1.8404
March 1.8438 1.8392 1.8415
April 1.8434 1.8366 1.8418
May 1.8469 1.8406 1.8432
June 1.8464 1.8408 1.8441
July 1.8453 1.8395 1.8428
August 1.8422 1.8362 1.8407
September 1.8428 1.8392 1.8409
October 1.8433 1.8310 1.8419
November 1.8426 1.8399 1.8416
December 1.8463 1.8386 1.8424