YEARLY HIGH
3.7585 LYD
YEARLY LOW
3.5118 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6174 LYD

2017 OMR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.7585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 3.5118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2467 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7159 to the December average rate of 3.5460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7585 was up 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.7585, 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 18,792 LYD
2016 Average 17,937 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 17,559 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,233.39 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.7336
3.5213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LYD 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 3.6793, compared to 3.5555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1038 LYD (High: 3.6356 / Low: 3.5318). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 LYD (High: 3.5762 / Low: 3.5377).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1038
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

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 0.0432 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.7159) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.5988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1171 (+3.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.7159
2016 Avg (January) 3.5988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7585 3.6882 3.7159
February 3.7302 3.6713 3.7020
March 3.7268 3.6744 3.7021
April 3.7053 3.6518 3.6853
May 3.6776 3.6189 3.6459
June 3.6522 3.6009 3.6247
July 3.6356 3.5318 3.5931
August 3.5807 3.5220 3.5499
September 3.5818 3.5118 3.5390
October 3.5762 3.5377 3.5566
November 3.5845 3.5224 3.5485
December 3.5726 3.5294 3.5460