YEARLY HIGH
1903.4467 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1862.8332 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1884.3853 MWK

2017 OMR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 1903.4467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1862.8332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.6135 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1882.9869 to the December average rate of 1884.8355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1903.4467 was down 2.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 1956.1622, 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 9,517,234 MWK
2016 Average 9,223,350 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 9,314,166 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,067.65 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1886.9883
1882.3593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MWK 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 1884.5106, compared to 1884.2599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1884.5106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1884.2599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 39.7078 MWK (High: 1902.5410 / Low: 1862.8332). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.0205 MWK (High: 1888.4458 / Low: 1878.4252).

January Spread (Volatile) ±39.7078
December Spread (Stable) ±10.0205

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.8575 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1883.0414) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1817.6849), the exchange rate shifted by +65.3565 (+3.60%).

2017 Avg (March) 1883.0414
2016 Avg (March) 1817.6849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1902.5410 1862.8332 1882.9869
February 1896.0646 1868.9744 1883.7723
March 1903.4467 1867.2979 1883.0414
April 1892.2335 1875.2787 1886.0681
May 1889.9146 1876.3328 1884.5925
June 1898.4153 1875.2836 1886.6026
July 1888.1907 1872.2606 1882.7451
August 1898.3528 1865.9282 1883.8094
September 1892.4190 1881.5034 1884.9981
October 1893.3375 1882.3137 1885.3522
November 1895.1785 1871.1108 1883.8190
December 1888.4458 1878.4252 1884.8355