YEARLY HIGH
60913.2210 STD
YEARLY LOW
52924.0794 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
56445.6738 STD

2017 OMR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 60913.2210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 52924.0794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7989.1416 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59936.8745 to the December average rate of 53734.1382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 60913.2210 was down 0.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 61149.3374, 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 304,566,105 STD
2016 Average 287,607,264 STD
Yearly Trough Low 264,620,397 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,945,708.14 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

60589.4950
52758.0494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to STD 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 58832.4744, compared to 54058.8731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4773.6013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58832.4744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54058.8731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 2132.3206 STD (High: 58799.1867 / Low: 56666.8662). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 685.3385 STD (High: 54455.0660 / Low: 53769.7275).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2132.3206
October Spread (Stable) ±685.3385

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1788.6373 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1788.6373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 59936.8745) against the same month in 2016 (average: 58542.5050), the exchange rate shifted by +1394.3695 (+2.38%).

2017 Avg (January) 59936.8745
2016 Avg (January) 58542.5050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60913.2210 59193.8024 59936.8745
February 60332.4175 59016.0858 59799.6694
March 60523.7212 58734.3422 59519.6323
April 60094.3448 58353.3075 59412.0771
May 58799.1867 56666.8662 57623.4398
June 57191.0835 55787.4210 56703.1533
July 56021.5902 53999.9481 55205.7913
August 54363.8812 53267.9584 53869.9004
September 54079.5844 52924.0794 53410.6699
October 54455.0660 53769.7275 54104.1924
November 54455.7878 53342.6585 54028.5464
December 54049.9631 53159.0348 53734.1382