YEARLY HIGH
40.5573 MVR
YEARLY LOW
36.7052 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.0823 MVR

2017 OMR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 40.5573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 36.7052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8520 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.9176 to the December average rate of 40.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 40.5573 was up 1.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 40.0184, 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 202,786 MVR
2016 Average 198,248 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 183,526 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,260.01 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

40.4792
39.7705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MVR 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 40.1671, compared to 39.9974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.1671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.9974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.5398 MVR (High: 40.2451 / Low: 36.7052). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1478 MVR (High: 40.1346 / Low: 39.9868).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.5398
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1478

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3707 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 40.4201) against the same month in 2016 (average: 39.6821), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7380 (+1.86%).

2017 Avg (June) 40.4201
2016 Avg (June) 39.6821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.1030 39.6181 39.9176
February 40.4341 39.8698 40.1507
March 40.5200 40.0630 40.2515
April 40.3142 39.9005 40.0842
May 40.5494 39.8548 40.1785
June 40.5573 40.1517 40.4201
July 40.2875 40.0582 40.2002
August 40.2451 36.7052 39.8295
September 40.1346 39.9868 40.0322
October 40.0639 39.8184 40.0161
November 40.0360 39.7363 39.8905
December 40.0896 39.9369 40.0160