YEARLY HIGH
3969.7462 LBP
YEARLY LOW
3860.1177 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3918.4543 LBP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,848,731 LBP
2016 Average 19,602,444 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 19,300,589 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 548,142.64 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3941.0297
3903.4399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3915.2668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3921.6418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±71.9676
April Spread (Stable) ±38.5018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (October) 3925.1960
2016 Avg (October) 3919.7634

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