YEARLY HIGH
1339.7210 SYP
YEARLY LOW
553.8908 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
863.1176 SYP

2017 OMR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 1339.7210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 553.8908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 785.8302 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 555.8623 to the December average rate of 1337.7551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 140.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1339.7210 was up 134.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 572.3390, 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 6,698,605 SYP
2016 Average 2,818,080 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 2,769,454 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,929,150.84 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1415.9444
477.6730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SYP 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 556.5005, compared to 1169.7346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 613.2340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 556.5005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1169.7346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 783.0419 SYP (High: 1339.5401 / Low: 556.4981). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7427 SYP (High: 556.9672 / Low: 556.2245).

August Spread (Volatile) ±783.0419
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7427

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2557 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1337.7551) against the same month in 2016 (average: 554.6297), the exchange rate shifted by +783.1254 (+141.20%).

2017 Avg (December) 1337.7551
2016 Avg (December) 554.6297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 556.9322 553.8908 555.8623
February 557.2285 556.2664 556.7307
March 557.2946 556.0318 556.6587
April 556.7996 554.2164 556.4030
May 557.1876 556.1582 556.6347
June 556.9672 556.2245 556.7140
July 557.7326 555.7414 556.7701
August 1339.5401 556.4981 1111.0286
September 1338.7444 1336.4127 1337.5548
October 1338.9161 1330.9681 1337.7074
November 1338.3977 1336.4041 1337.5914
December 1339.7210 1335.4650 1337.7551