YEARLY HIGH
181.4215 KGS
YEARLY LOW
145.1395 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
178.5791 KGS

2017 OMR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 181.4215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 145.1395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.2820 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.1165 to the December average rate of 180.8476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 181.4215 was down 8.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 197.2149, 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 907,108 KGS
2016 Average 908,209 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 725,698 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,409.94 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

181.3269
175.5750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KGS 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 178.3377, compared to 178.8205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.3377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 178.8205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 35.0839 KGS (High: 180.2235 / Low: 145.1395). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6961 KGS (High: 178.3530 / Low: 177.6569).

August Spread (Volatile) ±35.0839
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6961

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.9246 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 180.8476) against the same month in 2016 (average: 179.8700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9776 (+0.54%).

2017 Avg (December) 180.8476
2016 Avg (December) 179.8700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 180.5214 179.5537 180.1165
February 180.4470 179.3317 179.8589
March 179.9521 177.9594 179.4522
April 178.0431 174.3526 176.6218
May 176.7055 175.2858 176.0543
June 179.4848 176.8423 177.9225
July 180.7884 177.8861 179.5970
August 180.2235 145.1395 176.6724
September 178.3530 177.6569 178.0145
October 178.2977 177.3774 177.9450
November 181.0977 178.4510 179.8465
December 181.4215 179.8225 180.8476