YEARLY HIGH
0.0090 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0081 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0084 OMR

2017 GMD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0088 to the December average rate of 0.0081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0090 was down 8.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45 OMR
2016 Average 46 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 40 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.71 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0089
0.0080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0086, compared to 0.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0090 / Low: 0.0087). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0084).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0088) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0097), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-9.27%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0088
2016 Avg (January) 0.0097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0090 0.0087 0.0088
February 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
March 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
April 0.0086 0.0085 0.0085
May 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
June 0.0084 0.0083 0.0084
July 0.0084 0.0084 0.0084
August 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
September 0.0084 0.0083 0.0084
October 0.0084 0.0081 0.0082
November 0.0081 0.0081 0.0081
December 0.0081 0.0081 0.0081