YEARLY HIGH
221.1608 BDT
YEARLY LOW
203.3877 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
210.8576 BDT

2017 OMR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 221.1608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 203.3877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.7732 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.8920 to the December average rate of 214.9604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 221.1608 was up 6.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 208.4947, 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 1,105,804 BDT
2016 Average 1,020,077 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,016,938 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,865.78 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

217.0661
204.8762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BDT 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 208.9074, compared to 212.8078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.9074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.8078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 11.3095 BDT (High: 221.1608 / Low: 209.8514). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1958 BDT (High: 210.4808 / Low: 208.2850).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.3095
June Spread (Stable) ±2.1958

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2287 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 216.0503) against the same month in 2016 (average: 204.8643), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1860 (+5.46%).

2017 Avg (November) 216.0503
2016 Avg (November) 204.8643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.4419 203.3877 205.8920
February 209.0713 205.8720 207.5253
March 209.7440 205.6874 208.1181
April 218.6173 208.0992 211.8296
May 215.5371 208.4885 210.6008
June 210.4808 208.2850 209.4787
July 212.3697 207.1430 209.8870
August 212.2162 208.5879 210.2405
September 215.2231 209.2856 212.0374
October 216.4251 209.6011 213.6715
November 221.1608 209.8514 216.0503
December 216.4248 213.3828 214.9604