YEARLY HIGH
284.2033 NPR
YEARLY LOW
263.3981 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
270.5316 NPR

2017 OMR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 284.2033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 263.3981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8052 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 282.8630 to the December average rate of 266.9878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 284.2033 was down 0.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 286.4488, 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 1,421,017 NPR
2016 Average 1,395,543 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 1,316,990 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,026.22 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

284.5814
263.9596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to NPR 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 273.0561, compared to 268.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 273.0561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 268.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 7.5423 NPR (High: 273.0636 / Low: 265.5213). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5784 NPR (High: 268.6509 / Low: 266.0725).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.5423
June Spread (Stable) ±2.5784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.4541 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 282.8630) against the same month in 2016 (average: 279.5995), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2634 (+1.17%).

2017 Avg (January) 282.8630
2016 Avg (January) 279.5995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 284.2033 280.7185 282.8630
February 281.3409 276.6996 278.4655
March 277.7047 270.2392 273.6955
April 270.3409 265.9436 268.2414
May 269.3131 265.1473 267.5585
June 268.6509 266.0725 267.5130
July 269.3908 264.8479 267.4584
August 267.6470 263.3981 265.6781
September 273.0636 265.5213 268.0219
October 272.5864 268.8771 270.4718
November 271.5479 266.6113 269.4243
December 268.6383 265.1271 266.9878