YEARLY HIGH
0.7956 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7811 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7879 KWD

2017 OMR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.7956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.7811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7934 to the December average rate of 0.7843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7956 was up 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7952, 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 3,978 KWD
2016 Average 3,925 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,905 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.63 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7944
0.7817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KWD 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 0.7912, compared to 0.7846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0074 KWD (High: 0.7941 / Low: 0.7868). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 KWD (High: 0.7891 / Low: 0.7871).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7934) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7897), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+0.46%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7934
2016 Avg (January) 0.7897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7956 0.7918 0.7934
February 0.7936 0.7913 0.7927
March 0.7943 0.7907 0.7926
April 0.7941 0.7868 0.7907
May 0.7915 0.7874 0.7895
June 0.7891 0.7871 0.7881
July 0.7879 0.7839 0.7862
August 0.7846 0.7823 0.7840
September 0.7843 0.7811 0.7828
October 0.7866 0.7822 0.7850
November 0.7863 0.7834 0.7850
December 0.7852 0.7829 0.7843