YEARLY HIGH
0.2371 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2049 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2224 OMR

2017 BGN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.2371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2093 to the December average rate of 0.2331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2371 was up 4.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,186 OMR
2016 Average 1,089 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,024 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.24 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2371
0.2067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 0.2132, compared to 0.2317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0095 OMR (High: 0.2330 / Low: 0.2235). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 OMR (High: 0.2122 / Low: 0.2076).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2346) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+6.34%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2346
2016 Avg (September) 0.2206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2124 0.2049 0.2093
February 0.2122 0.2076 0.2095
March 0.2138 0.2069 0.2105
April 0.2151 0.2086 0.2109
May 0.2214 0.2138 0.2178
June 0.2253 0.2192 0.2211
July 0.2330 0.2235 0.2271
August 0.2359 0.2306 0.2327
September 0.2371 0.2312 0.2346
October 0.2335 0.2284 0.2313
November 0.2349 0.2280 0.2312
December 0.2362 0.2310 0.2331