YEARLY HIGH
21.0586 MOP
YEARLY LOW
20.5722 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8388 MOP

2017 OMR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 21.0586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 20.5722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4864 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7458 to the December average rate of 20.9070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.0586 was up 0.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.9223, 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 105,293 MOP
2016 Average 103,837 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 102,861 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,432.20 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.9387
20.7283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MOP 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 20.7883, compared to 20.8893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.8893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3282 MOP (High: 21.0586 / Low: 20.7304). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1219 MOP (High: 20.9766 / Low: 20.8547).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3282
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 20.8925) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.7574), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1351 (+0.65%).

2017 Avg (August) 20.8925
2016 Avg (August) 20.7574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.8536 20.6202 20.7458
February 20.8603 20.6511 20.7617
March 20.8372 20.5722 20.7538
April 20.8852 20.7297 20.8104
May 20.9057 20.7185 20.8129
June 20.9199 20.7387 20.8450
July 20.9583 20.6654 20.8531
August 21.0586 20.7304 20.8925
September 21.0239 20.8171 20.9212
October 20.9467 20.8182 20.8900
November 20.9785 20.7580 20.8718
December 20.9766 20.8547 20.9070