YEARLY HIGH
1217.1312 KMF
YEARLY LOW
1002.3856 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1133.9012 KMF

2017 OMR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1217.1312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1002.3856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 214.7456 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1201.8821 to the December average rate of 1080.5097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1217.1312 was down 1.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 1232.1195, 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 6,085,656 KMF
2016 Average 5,761,996 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 5,011,928 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,073,728.19 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1214.7029
1060.8536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KMF 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 1181.5322, compared to 1086.2701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 95.2621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1181.5322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1086.2701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 88.3119 KMF (High: 1090.6975 / Low: 1002.3856). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.2197 KMF (High: 1089.3469 / Low: 1067.1271).

August Spread (Volatile) ±88.3119
December Spread (Stable) ±22.2197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 37.8375 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -37.8375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1201.8821) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1173.1152), the exchange rate shifted by +28.7669 (+2.45%).

2017 Avg (January) 1201.8821
2016 Avg (January) 1173.1152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1217.1312 1183.9840 1201.8821
February 1212.2771 1186.9723 1201.2588
March 1215.5791 1177.6226 1196.1365
April 1207.0873 1170.4656 1194.2939
May 1177.9085 1137.7263 1156.4565
June 1148.6846 1117.1622 1139.1654
July 1126.9810 1080.5083 1109.3023
August 1090.6975 1002.3856 1076.5929
September 1088.1249 1062.1802 1073.6744
October 1103.4755 1078.3653 1087.5396
November 1103.3359 1072.0241 1090.0017
December 1089.3469 1067.1271 1080.5097