YEARLY HIGH
135.1412 PHP
YEARLY LOW
127.6051 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.8429 PHP

2017 OMR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 135.1412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 127.6051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5361 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.1976 to the December average rate of 130.6281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 135.1412 was up 4.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 129.8832, 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 675,706 PHP
2016 Average 616,769 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 638,026 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,680.50 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

133.8704
128.7728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to PHP 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 129.6135, compared to 132.0723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.6135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.0723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 3.5419 PHP (High: 135.1412 / Low: 131.5993). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0884 PHP (High: 130.9274 / Low: 129.8390).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.5419
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.6069 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 133.4456) against the same month in 2016 (average: 125.5805), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8651 (+6.26%).

2017 Avg (October) 133.4456
2016 Avg (October) 125.5805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.8944 127.9593 129.1976
February 131.0380 128.7745 129.8415
March 130.9274 129.8390 130.4368
April 130.3971 127.6051 129.3451
May 130.2667 128.7215 129.3782
June 131.2136 127.8916 129.4818
July 132.0646 130.8688 131.4234
August 133.7087 130.4590 132.3168
September 133.2229 131.5964 132.3849
October 135.1412 131.5993 133.4456
November 133.8893 130.5482 132.2350
December 131.7479 129.4508 130.6281