2017 OMR to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 OMR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the OMR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 3969.7462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 3860.1177.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.6285 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3915.9706 to the December average rate of 3937.8972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3969.7462 was up 0.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 3936.4197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
OMR to LBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3915.2668, compared to 3921.6418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3750 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 71.9676 LBP (High: 3953.2882 / Low: 3881.3206). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.5018 LBP (High: 3944.1774 / Low: 3905.6755).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 10.6539 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 3925.1960) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3919.7634), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4327 (+0.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3944.5975 | 3875.7126 | 3915.9706 |
| February | 3965.8342 | 3897.1295 | 3918.6083 |
| March | 3934.4709 | 3880.0770 | 3907.9544 |
| April | 3944.1774 | 3905.6755 | 3917.9455 |
| May | 3938.9230 | 3898.9760 | 3917.6258 |
| June | 3944.0196 | 3891.8406 | 3913.4962 |
| July | 3922.0982 | 3860.1177 | 3906.5724 |
| August | 3953.2882 | 3881.3206 | 3910.9130 |
| September | 3950.9809 | 3906.5664 | 3919.0891 |
| October | 3969.7462 | 3907.8955 | 3925.1960 |
| November | 3967.9932 | 3909.0143 | 3930.1832 |
| December | 3967.6634 | 3908.3197 | 3937.8972 |