YEARLY HIGH
3.7678 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.4737 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5859 SGD

2017 OMR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.7678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.4737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2941 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7129 to the December average rate of 3.4970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7678 was down 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.7685, 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 18,839 SGD
2016 Average 17,934 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 17,368 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,470.73 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.7345
3.4754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SGD 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 3.6472, compared to 3.5247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1051 SGD (High: 3.7678 / Low: 3.6627). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 SGD (High: 3.6485 / Low: 3.6182).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1051
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0391 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.7129) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.7188), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-0.16%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.7129
2016 Avg (January) 3.7188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7678 3.6627 3.7129
February 3.6983 3.6470 3.6739
March 3.6911 3.6216 3.6497
April 3.6485 3.6182 3.6303
May 3.6674 3.5853 3.6218
June 3.6120 3.5729 3.5944
July 3.5970 3.5216 3.5584
August 3.5518 3.5196 3.5334
September 3.5295 3.4799 3.5061
October 3.5554 3.5028 3.5319
November 3.5457 3.4935 3.5216
December 3.5190 3.4737 3.4970