YEARLY HIGH
0.2318 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1973 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2240 OMR

2017 AZN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.2318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0346 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2078 to the December average rate of 0.2268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2318 was down 10.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,159 OMR
2016 Average 1,203 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 986 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.75 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2306
0.2058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 0.2208, compared to 0.2272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0208 OMR (High: 0.2181 / Low: 0.1973). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 OMR (High: 0.2269 / Low: 0.2264).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.2285) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2539), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0254 (-9.99%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.2285
2016 Avg (April) 0.2539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2137 0.1976 0.2078
February 0.2181 0.1973 0.2110
March 0.2259 0.2160 0.2218
April 0.2318 0.2245 0.2285
May 0.2296 0.2264 0.2285
June 0.2285 0.2263 0.2273
July 0.2287 0.2265 0.2282
August 0.2289 0.2264 0.2274
September 0.2285 0.2264 0.2270
October 0.2296 0.2264 0.2271
November 0.2269 0.2264 0.2266
December 0.2282 0.2261 0.2268