YEARLY HIGH
305.5785 JPY
YEARLY LOW
280.1683 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
291.2364 JPY

2017 OMR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 305.5785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 280.1683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4102 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 298.7366 to the December average rate of 293.3660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 305.5785 was down 2.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 314.9940, 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 1,527,893 JPY
2016 Average 1,412,626 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,400,841 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,051.15 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

300.1048
283.6867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to JPY 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 291.8203, compared to 290.6524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1679 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 291.8203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 290.6524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 12.9579 JPY (High: 293.1262 / Low: 280.1683). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1456 JPY (High: 295.4452 / Low: 291.2996).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.9579
December Spread (Stable) ±4.1456

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 7.4797 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 298.7366) against the same month in 2016 (average: 307.7240), the exchange rate shifted by -8.9873 (-2.92%).

2017 Avg (January) 298.7366
2016 Avg (January) 307.7240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 305.5785 292.9382 298.7366
February 296.8656 290.4597 293.4495
March 299.0427 287.1588 293.4288
April 289.6744 281.1120 285.9492
May 296.9924 287.7321 291.3318
June 291.8943 284.3014 288.0259
July 296.2393 286.6415 291.5330
August 287.6826 282.4246 285.0549
September 293.1262 280.1683 287.5861
October 296.5676 290.3022 293.3464
November 296.6310 288.6502 293.0282
December 295.4452 291.2996 293.3660