YEARLY HIGH
3135.2701 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2771.3527 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2935.8442 KRW

2017 OMR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3135.2701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2771.3527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 363.9173 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3069.7029 to the December average rate of 2813.7646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3135.2701 was down 2.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 3224.9076, 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 15,676,350 KRW
2016 Average 15,074,170 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 13,856,764 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,819,586.75 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3095.2967
2788.1707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KRW 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 2963.8329, compared to 2907.8555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 55.9774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2963.8329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2907.8555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 146.7873 KRW (High: 3135.2701 / Low: 2988.4828). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 60.3990 KRW (High: 2994.7531 / Low: 2934.3541).

January Spread (Volatile) ±146.7873
February Spread (Stable) ±60.3990

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 103.7985 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -103.7985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3069.7029) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3119.5639), the exchange rate shifted by -49.8611 (-1.60%).

2017 Avg (January) 3069.7029
2016 Avg (January) 3119.5639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3135.2701 2988.4828 3069.7029
February 2994.7531 2934.3541 2965.9044
March 3013.2895 2886.0835 2945.0927
April 2975.6596 2897.5781 2943.0754
May 2958.5714 2895.8748 2922.9394
June 2978.2009 2903.6531 2936.2827
July 3006.0593 2890.7244 2943.4816
August 2972.9737 2904.5789 2938.2961
September 2979.0262 2907.8303 2943.0073
October 2975.3741 2906.2813 2944.1593
November 2911.1477 2809.8066 2864.4241
December 2840.6308 2771.3527 2813.7646