YEARLY HIGH
4.8808 BGN
YEARLY LOW
4.2171 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5052 BGN

2017 OMR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.8808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 4.2171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6637 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7791 to the December average rate of 4.2897, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.8808 was down 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.8882, 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 24,404 BGN
2016 Average 22,960 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 21,085 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,318.63 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.8308
4.2111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BGN 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 4.6935, compared to 4.3169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1826 BGN (High: 4.4737 / Low: 4.2911). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0956 BGN (High: 4.3786 / Low: 4.2829).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1826
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0956

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 0.1499 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.7791) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.6756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1035 (+2.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.7791
2016 Avg (January) 4.6756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8808 4.7074 4.7791
February 4.8179 4.7120 4.7734
March 4.8336 4.6770 4.7513
April 4.7933 4.6483 4.7419
May 4.6777 4.5172 4.5921
June 4.5626 4.4383 4.5232
July 4.4737 4.2911 4.4032
August 4.3357 4.2397 4.2966
September 4.3244 4.2171 4.2627
October 4.3786 4.2829 4.3236
November 4.3856 4.2578 4.3255
December 4.3296 4.2330 4.2897