YEARLY HIGH
1634.0543 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1415.9783 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1511.6950 XAF

2017 OMR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1634.0543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1415.9783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 218.0760 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1604.7108 to the December average rate of 1438.9403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1634.0543 was down 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 1639.0590, 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 8,170,271 XAF
2016 Average 7,710,451 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 7,079,891 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,090,379.86 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1622.1920
1412.4182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XAF 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 1575.3224, compared to 1448.0676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 127.2547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1575.3224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1448.0676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 59.7117 XAF (High: 1501.0532 / Low: 1441.3416). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.3169 XAF (High: 1450.7670 / Low: 1419.4501).

July Spread (Volatile) ±59.7117
December Spread (Stable) ±31.3169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 49.1808 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.1808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1604.7108) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1569.6348), the exchange rate shifted by +35.0760 (+2.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 1604.7108
2016 Avg (January) 1569.6348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1634.0543 1584.8686 1604.7108
February 1615.6710 1580.9653 1602.0634
March 1622.3373 1571.9643 1594.8841
April 1608.5515 1561.2280 1590.4755
May 1568.6842 1516.2967 1541.2948
June 1529.9955 1491.5283 1518.5056
July 1501.0532 1441.3416 1477.7504
August 1454.7997 1423.4757 1441.0990
September 1449.5689 1415.9783 1429.8994
October 1468.8163 1435.3347 1449.9508
November 1469.5354 1427.9147 1450.7660
December 1450.7670 1419.4501 1438.9403