YEARLY HIGH
0.0226 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0190 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0209 OMR

2017 MDL to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.0226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0192 to the December average rate of 0.0224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0226 was up 14.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113 OMR
2016 Average 97 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 95 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.71 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0227
0.0189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.0200, compared to 0.0219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0012 OMR (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 OMR (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0212).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0224) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+17.11%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0224
2016 Avg (December) 0.0191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0193 0.0190 0.0192
February 0.0194 0.0192 0.0193
March 0.0198 0.0192 0.0196
April 0.0201 0.0198 0.0199
May 0.0212 0.0200 0.0208
June 0.0213 0.0210 0.0211
July 0.0214 0.0212 0.0213
August 0.0217 0.0213 0.0216
September 0.0219 0.0215 0.0218
October 0.0223 0.0219 0.0221
November 0.0225 0.0218 0.0220
December 0.0226 0.0223 0.0224