YEARLY HIGH
0.5508 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.5146 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5340 OMR

2017 XDR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.5508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5203 to the December average rate of 0.5450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5508 was up 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,754 OMR
2016 Average 2,676 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 2,573 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.32 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5498
0.5176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.5250, compared to 0.5429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0091 OMR (High: 0.5237 / Low: 0.5146). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 OMR (High: 0.5358 / Low: 0.5306).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.5471) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+1.57%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.5471
2016 Avg (September) 0.5387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5237 0.5146 0.5203
February 0.5254 0.5193 0.5218
March 0.5263 0.5185 0.5215
April 0.5280 0.5207 0.5243
May 0.5332 0.5256 0.5295
June 0.5358 0.5306 0.5325
July 0.5416 0.5337 0.5374
August 0.5478 0.5408 0.5434
September 0.5508 0.5433 0.5471
October 0.5470 0.5395 0.5426
November 0.5467 0.5391 0.5422
December 0.5482 0.5422 0.5450