2017 OMR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.6018 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

31.8653 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.5574 ZAR

2017 OMR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 37.6018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 31.8653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7365 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.2755 to the December average rate of 34.0011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.6018 was down 14.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 43.7892, 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 188,009 ZAR

2016 Average 190,946 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 159,326 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,682.52 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.9169

33.1791

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ZAR 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 34.3089, compared to 34.8058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3089

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.8058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 3.8977 ZAR (High: 35.7630 / Low: 31.8653). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1894 ZAR (High: 34.0054 / Low: 32.8160).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.8977

June Spread (Stable) ±1.1894

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 2.6044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 36.6054) against the same month in 2016 (average: 36.3193), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2861 (+0.79%).

2017 Avg (November) 36.6054

2016 Avg (November) 36.3193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.8555	34.3883	35.2755
February	34.9736	33.4323	34.2244
March	34.9468	32.2202	33.5660
April	36.1784	33.7632	34.8746
May	35.4406	33.2943	34.4225
June	34.0054	32.8160	33.4905
July	35.1609	33.4741	34.0806
August	35.0454	33.7699	34.3851
September	35.2614	33.2436	34.1764
October	37.0107	34.4394	35.5864
November	37.6018	35.4988	36.6054
December	35.7630	31.8653	34.0011