YEARLY HIGH
37.6517 SZL
YEARLY LOW
31.9350 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.5696 SZL

2017 OMR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 37.6517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 31.9350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7168 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.1867 to the December average rate of 34.1468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.6517 was down 13.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 43.7413, 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 188,259 SZL
2016 Average 190,939 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 159,675 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,583.80 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.9757
33.1259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SZL 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 34.3084, compared to 34.8309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.8309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 3.7713 SZL (High: 35.7063 / Low: 31.9350). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0513 SZL (High: 33.9957 / Low: 32.9444).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.7713
June Spread (Stable) ±1.0513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.5081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 36.6549) against the same month in 2016 (average: 36.3279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3270 (+0.90%).

2017 Avg (November) 36.6549
2016 Avg (November) 36.3279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.7811 34.5304 35.1867
February 35.0318 33.5950 34.3002
March 34.7913 32.4117 33.5428
April 36.2211 33.5963 34.9643
May 35.5283 33.4423 34.4094
June 33.9957 32.9444 33.4467
July 34.9833 33.3095 34.1098
August 34.9868 33.7051 34.3713
September 35.2328 33.3924 34.1373
October 36.9282 34.6402 35.5654
November 37.6517 35.4943 36.6549
December 35.7063 31.9350 34.1468