YEARLY HIGH
11.6841 MYR
YEARLY LOW
10.5505 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1677 MYR

2017 OMR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 11.6841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 10.5505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1336 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5808 to the December average rate of 10.5920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.6841 was up 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.6570, 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 58,420 MYR
2016 Average 53,810 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 52,752 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,668.09 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.6796
10.4932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MYR 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 11.4003, compared to 10.9351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.3804 MYR (High: 11.0027 / Low: 10.6222). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0535 MYR (High: 11.1638 / Low: 11.1103).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3804
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0535

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2363 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 11.5808) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.2524), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3284 (+2.92%).

2017 Avg (January) 11.5808
2016 Avg (January) 11.2524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6841 11.4994 11.5808
February 11.5799 11.4926 11.5382
March 11.5897 11.4598 11.5279
April 11.5231 11.2730 11.4339
May 11.2963 11.0767 11.2106
June 11.1563 11.0607 11.1106
July 11.1638 11.1103 11.1391
August 11.1663 11.0854 11.1238
September 11.0934 10.8717 10.9436
October 11.0228 10.9106 10.9840
November 11.0027 10.6222 10.8284
December 10.6351 10.5505 10.5920