YEARLY HIGH
1630.3483 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1415.9783 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1512.7645 XOF

2017 OMR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1630.3483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1415.9783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 214.3700 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1607.3092 to the December average rate of 1438.9403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1630.3483 was down 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 1635.3512, 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 8,151,741 XOF
2016 Average 7,734,504 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 7,079,891 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,071,849.94 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1625.0501
1412.1584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XOF 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 1577.2148, compared to 1448.3141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 128.9007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1577.2148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1448.3141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 63.5896 XOF (High: 1504.9311 / Low: 1441.3416). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.3169 XOF (High: 1450.7670 / Low: 1419.4501).

July Spread (Volatile) ±63.5896
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 48.8881 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -48.8881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1607.3092) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1576.9782), the exchange rate shifted by +30.3310 (+1.92%).

2017 Avg (January) 1607.3092
2016 Avg (January) 1576.9782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1630.3483 1588.5569 1607.3092
February 1621.4669 1584.2176 1604.8010
March 1621.4376 1574.0624 1598.2756
April 1606.8649 1564.6125 1591.0206
May 1565.8855 1518.5953 1542.1326
June 1529.8079 1495.6328 1519.7499
July 1504.9311 1441.3416 1479.2292
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