YEARLY HIGH
8.5722 LTL
YEARLY LOW
2.5840 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7143 LTL

2017 OMR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 8.5722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 2.5840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9883 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1267 to the December average rate of 2.5977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.5722 was down 0.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.6158, 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 42,861 LTL
2016 Average 40,091 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 12,920 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,941.45 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.9663
2.0176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LTL 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 4.8315, compared to 2.5972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 5.9751 LTL (High: 8.5722 / Low: 2.5971). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 LTL (High: 2.5984 / Low: 2.5950).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.9751
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.2137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 7.1267) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.0791), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9524 (-11.79%).

2017 Avg (January) 7.1267
2016 Avg (January) 8.0791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5722 2.5971 7.1267
February 8.4934 2.5967 5.1073
March 8.5185 8.2772 8.3872
April 8.3733 2.5875 3.1735
May 2.5986 2.5950 2.5968
June 2.5985 2.5950 2.5973
July 2.5976 2.5927 2.5966
August 2.5983 2.5917 2.5968
September 2.5984 2.5950 2.5970
October 2.5999 2.5840 2.5975
November 2.5989 2.5950 2.5973
December 2.6016 2.5933 2.5977