YEARLY HIGH
0.1063 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0982 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1047 OMR

2017 QAR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.1063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.0982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1057 to the December average rate of 0.1049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1063 was up 0.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 531 OMR
2016 Average 529 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 491 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.39 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1062
0.1007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to OMR 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 0.1056, compared to 0.1039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0076 OMR (High: 0.1058 / Low: 0.0982). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.1058 / Low: 0.1057).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1052) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.45%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1052
2016 Avg (August) 0.1057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1058 0.1057 0.1057
February 0.1058 0.1057 0.1057
March 0.1058 0.1057 0.1057
April 0.1062 0.1057 0.1058
May 0.1061 0.1057 0.1058
June 0.1057 0.1015 0.1047
July 0.1061 0.1031 0.1050
August 0.1063 0.1043 0.1052
September 0.1054 0.1036 0.1040
October 0.1057 0.1012 0.1030
November 0.1058 0.0982 0.1012
December 0.1059 0.1037 0.1049