YEARLY HIGH
0.1935 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1913 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1925 OMR

2017 BBD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1925 to the December average rate of 0.1925, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1935 was up 0.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 968 OMR
2016 Average 962 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 956 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.12 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1926
0.1925
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.1925, compared to 0.1925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0022 OMR (High: 0.1935 / Low: 0.1913). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 OMR (High: 0.1927 / Low: 0.1925).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1925) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1925), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.01%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1925
2016 Avg (January) 0.1925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1935 0.1913 0.1925
February 0.1933 0.1917 0.1925
March 0.1927 0.1925 0.1925
April 0.1932 0.1925 0.1926
May 0.1927 0.1924 0.1925
June 0.1927 0.1924 0.1925
July 0.1928 0.1925 0.1926
August 0.1929 0.1924 0.1925
September 0.1927 0.1924 0.1925
October 0.1935 0.1923 0.1925
November 0.1927 0.1924 0.1925
December 0.1928 0.1922 0.1925