2017 OMR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.8823 BAM

YEARLY LOW

4.2211 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.5063 BAM

2017 OMR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.8823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 4.2211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6613 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7799 to the December average rate of 4.2907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.8823 was down 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.8895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,412 BAM

2016 Average 22,964 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 21,105 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,306.32 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.8316

4.2109

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BAM 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 4.6942, compared to 4.3184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6942

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1646 BAM (High: 4.8823 / Low: 4.7177). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0876 BAM (High: 4.3786 / Low: 4.2911).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1646

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0876

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1490 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.7799) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.6749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1050 (+2.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.7799

2016 Avg (January) 4.6749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.8823	4.7177	4.7799
February	4.8136	4.6999	4.7706
March	4.8361	4.6758	4.7520
April	4.8032	4.6495	4.7427
May	4.6781	4.5179	4.5938
June	4.5634	4.4383	4.5264
July	4.4738	4.3236	4.4069
August	4.3346	4.2421	4.2997
September	4.3257	4.2211	4.2626
October	4.3786	4.2911	4.3220
November	4.3837	4.2573	4.3283
December	4.3271	4.2337	4.2907