YEARLY HIGH
953.4181 MRO
YEARLY LOW
916.4070 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
934.6906 MRO

2017 OMR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 953.4181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 916.4070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.0111 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 931.3963 to the December average rate of 923.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 953.4181 was up 1.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 935.2757, 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 4,767,091 MRO
2016 Average 4,558,496 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 4,582,035 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,055.35 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

951.5870
918.9743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MRO 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 933.7147, compared to 935.6665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 933.7147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 935.6665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 30.1378 MRO (High: 950.4073 / Low: 920.2695). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5481 MRO (High: 926.2691 / Low: 919.7210).

October Spread (Volatile) ±30.1378
December Spread (Stable) ±6.5481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 16.1974 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.1974

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 948.8693) against the same month in 2016 (average: 924.2715), the exchange rate shifted by +24.5978 (+2.66%).

2017 Avg (September) 948.8693
2016 Avg (September) 924.2715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 937.3568 926.3465 931.3963
February 937.2935 927.7828 932.4699
March 936.5982 924.7092 932.9740
April 938.4140 928.3784 935.0123
May 939.3961 930.9140 934.7041
June 941.6758 929.5188 935.7314
July 945.8129 932.6987 938.6085
August 953.0037 938.5514 943.9347
September 953.4181 946.0499 948.8693
October 950.4073 920.2695 937.8894
November 926.0800 916.4070 921.6920
December 926.2691 919.7210 923.0054