YEARLY HIGH
3.7708 BND
YEARLY LOW
3.4660 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5857 BND

2017 OMR to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.7708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.4660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3048 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7123 to the December average rate of 3.4968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7708 was down 0.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.7737, 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 18,854 BND
2016 Average 17,930 BND
Yearly Trough Low 17,330 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,523.97 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.7339
3.4753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BND 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 3.6467, compared to 3.5248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1109 BND (High: 3.7708 / Low: 3.6599). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0318 BND (High: 3.6494 / Low: 3.6176).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1109
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0318

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0401 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.7123) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.7179), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-0.15%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.7123
2016 Avg (January) 3.7179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7708 3.6599 3.7123
February 3.6970 3.6335 3.6723
March 3.6910 3.6180 3.6495
April 3.6494 3.6176 3.6323
May 3.6641 3.5931 3.6209
June 3.6142 3.5749 3.5931
July 3.5973 3.5207 3.5596
August 3.5524 3.4973 3.5331
September 3.5367 3.4802 3.5044
October 3.5630 3.5063 3.5342
November 3.5471 3.4763 3.5203
December 3.5158 3.4660 3.4968