YEARLY HIGH
0.0561 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0547 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0555 OMR

2017 BOB to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.0561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0556 to the December average rate of 0.0557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0561 was down 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 281 OMR
2016 Average 279 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 274 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.05 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0557
0.0551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.0556, compared to 0.0554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0010 OMR (High: 0.0557 / Low: 0.0548). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 OMR (High: 0.0558 / Low: 0.0552).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0557) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0556), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.10%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0557
2016 Avg (December) 0.0556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0559 0.0553 0.0556
February 0.0560 0.0554 0.0556
March 0.0561 0.0554 0.0556
April 0.0559 0.0552 0.0555
May 0.0557 0.0550 0.0555
June 0.0558 0.0552 0.0555
July 0.0558 0.0551 0.0554
August 0.0557 0.0548 0.0553
September 0.0556 0.0547 0.0552
October 0.0559 0.0552 0.0557
November 0.0558 0.0549 0.0555
December 0.0561 0.0554 0.0557