YEARLY HIGH
1.9434 XDR
YEARLY LOW
1.8155 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8735 XDR

2017 OMR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.9434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.8155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1279 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9220 to the December average rate of 1.8350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9434 was up 0.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9423, 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 9,717 XDR
2016 Average 9,345 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 9,077 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.73 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9314
1.8184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XDR 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 1.9050, compared to 1.8419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0339 XDR (High: 1.9434 / Low: 1.9095). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 XDR (High: 1.8845 / Low: 1.8663).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0339
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.9220) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8795), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0425 (+2.26%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.9220
2016 Avg (January) 1.8795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9434 1.9095 1.9220
February 1.9257 1.9032 1.9165
March 1.9287 1.8999 1.9175
April 1.9205 1.8938 1.9075
May 1.9025 1.8756 1.8885
June 1.8845 1.8663 1.8780
July 1.8736 1.8465 1.8610
August 1.8490 1.8256 1.8402
September 1.8405 1.8155 1.8278
October 1.8537 1.8283 1.8431
November 1.8548 1.8290 1.8445
December 1.8445 1.8241 1.8350