YEARLY HIGH
1.0261 OMR
YEARLY LOW
1.0189 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0211 OMR

2017 BHD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 1.0261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0213 to the December average rate of 1.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0261 was up 0.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,130 OMR
2016 Average 5,106 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 5,095 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.68 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0220
1.0200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 1.0213, compared to 1.0208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0054 OMR (High: 1.0261 / Low: 1.0207). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 OMR (High: 1.0210 / Low: 1.0199).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.0215) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.02%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.0215
2016 Avg (May) 1.0213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0221 1.0207 1.0213
February 1.0221 1.0209 1.0213
March 1.0242 1.0210 1.0213
April 1.0252 1.0205 1.0218
May 1.0261 1.0207 1.0215
June 1.0229 1.0202 1.0208
July 1.0225 1.0203 1.0211
August 1.0231 1.0207 1.0212
September 1.0217 1.0206 1.0211
October 1.0210 1.0199 1.0204
November 1.0214 1.0189 1.0202
December 1.0230 1.0192 1.0210