YEARLY HIGH
0.0387 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0351 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0381 OMR

2017 VEF to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0386 to the December average rate of 0.0374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0387 was down 36.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194 OMR
2016 Average 221 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 175 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.11 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0387
0.0371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.0384, compared to 0.0378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0035 OMR (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0351). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0385).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0383) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0386), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.77%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0383
2016 Avg (April) 0.0386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0386 0.0385 0.0386
February 0.0386 0.0385 0.0385
March 0.0386 0.0385 0.0385
April 0.0387 0.0378 0.0383
May 0.0386 0.0378 0.0382
June 0.0386 0.0379 0.0384
July 0.0386 0.0378 0.0381
August 0.0386 0.0371 0.0380
September 0.0386 0.0379 0.0382
October 0.0385 0.0363 0.0381
November 0.0386 0.0351 0.0372
December 0.0386 0.0355 0.0374