YEARLY HIGH
296.7702 XPF
YEARLY LOW
257.5949 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
275.3284 XPF

2017 OMR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 296.7702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 257.5949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.1753 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 292.2886 to the December average rate of 261.7721, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 296.7702 was down 0.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 298.9092, 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 1,483,851 XPF
2016 Average 1,400,655 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,287,974 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195,876.71 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

295.5047
256.9113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XPF 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 287.1795, compared to 263.4773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.7022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 287.1795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.4773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 27.5125 XPF (High: 295.1632 / Low: 267.6507). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6972 XPF (High: 263.9236 / Low: 258.2265).

February Spread (Volatile) ±27.5125
December Spread (Stable) ±5.6972

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 8.9508 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 292.2886) against the same month in 2016 (average: 285.2391), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0495 (+2.47%).

2017 Avg (January) 292.2886
2016 Avg (January) 285.2391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 296.7702 287.8717 292.2886
February 295.1632 267.6507 291.2917
March 295.5071 286.3706 290.9445
April 293.1752 284.5382 290.1935
May 286.2642 276.6776 281.2427
June 279.6210 271.7921 277.1158
July 274.2575 262.2090 269.1007
August 264.6573 258.9588 262.1648
September 263.7057 257.5949 260.1274
October 267.2072 261.1162 263.7751
November 267.3380 259.7663 263.9234
December 263.9236 258.2265 261.7721