2017 OMR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4600.4780 BIF

YEARLY LOW

4328.8296 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

4473.7254 BIF

2017 OMR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 4600.4780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 4328.8296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 271.6483 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4363.2864 to the December average rate of 4568.4914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4600.4780 was up 4.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 4386.0090, 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 23,002,390 BIF

2016 Average 20,998,066 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 21,644,148 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,358,241.67 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4589.0119

4342.7659

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OMR to BIF 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 4412.3186, compared to 4535.1323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 122.8136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4412.3186

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4535.1323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 125.6756 BIF (High: 4513.7752 / Low: 4388.0997). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.3182 BIF (High: 4488.3779 / Low: 4457.0597).

July Spread (Volatile) ±125.6756

June Spread (Stable) ±31.3182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4568.4914) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4351.6079), the exchange rate shifted by +216.8835 (+4.98%).

2017 Avg (December) 4568.4914

2016 Avg (December) 4351.6079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4415.3550	4328.8296	4363.2864
February	4431.6983	4360.6962	4397.7070
March	4465.1423	4360.7692	4405.2053
April	4441.5931	4388.0594	4406.4131
May	4474.3221	4392.9209	4422.6514
June	4488.3779	4457.0597	4478.6485
July	4513.7752	4388.0997	4479.2043
August	4549.4946	4483.8602	4514.1877
September	4562.2540	4505.5690	4533.8754
October	4600.0419	4528.9207	4555.1483
November	4578.7574	4532.2092	4559.8864
December	4600.4780	4556.1851	4568.4914