YEARLY HIGH
0.0173 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0140 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0162 OMR

2017 ETB to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0171 to the December average rate of 0.0141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0173 was down 4.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86 OMR
2016 Average 88 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 70 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.53 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0174
0.0138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0169, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0023 OMR (High: 0.0164 / Low: 0.0141). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 OMR (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0140).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
November 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0171) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-5.83%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0171
2016 Avg (January) 0.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0173 0.0169 0.0171
February 0.0172 0.0169 0.0170
March 0.0171 0.0168 0.0169
April 0.0170 0.0167 0.0169
May 0.0168 0.0166 0.0167
June 0.0168 0.0165 0.0167
July 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
August 0.0166 0.0163 0.0165
September 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164
October 0.0164 0.0141 0.0149
November 0.0142 0.0140 0.0141
December 0.0142 0.0140 0.0141