YEARLY HIGH
159.1654 RUB
YEARLY LOW
144.9583 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
151.4272 RUB

2017 OMR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 159.1654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 144.9583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2071 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.5045 to the December average rate of 152.1389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 159.1654 was down 25.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 213.5159, 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 795,827 RUB
2016 Average 869,838 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 724,792 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,035.38 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

156.3706
145.9767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to RUB 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 150.5417, compared to 152.3128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.5417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.3128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 10.0444 RUB (High: 156.5865 / Low: 146.5421). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9718 RUB (High: 151.4005 / Low: 148.4286).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.0444
October Spread (Stable) ±2.9718

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.5644 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 155.5045) against the same month in 2016 (average: 198.8427), the exchange rate shifted by -43.3382 (-21.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 155.5045
2016 Avg (January) 198.8427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.1654 153.6928 155.5045
February 156.2261 148.2501 151.7592
March 153.9885 145.4971 150.2292
April 148.9180 144.9583 146.8428
May 151.8081 146.2106 148.3119
June 156.5865 146.5421 150.6024
July 157.8033 152.9058 154.7356
August 157.1696 150.6606 154.2558
September 151.1292 147.9395 149.6913
October 151.4005 148.4286 149.9650
November 156.8141 151.2808 153.0902
December 153.8520 149.6229 152.1389