2017 OMR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.2752 BOB

YEARLY LOW

17.8161 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.0172 BOB

2017 OMR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 18.2752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 17.8161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4591 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9705 to the December average rate of 17.9579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.2752 was up 1.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.0843, 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 91,376 BOB

2016 Average 89,589 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 89,080 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,295.66 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.1495

17.9405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BOB 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 17.9989, compared to 18.0354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9989

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3242 BOB (High: 18.2615 / Low: 17.9373). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1858 BOB (High: 18.1049 / Low: 17.9192).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3242

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1858

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1691 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 18.1321) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.9652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1669 (+0.93%).

2017 Avg (September) 18.1321

2016 Avg (September) 17.9652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.0864	17.8905	17.9705
February	18.0627	17.8565	17.9746
March	18.0459	17.8170	17.9819
April	18.1190	17.8882	18.0079
May	18.1657	17.9575	18.0330
June	18.1049	17.9192	18.0256
July	18.1592	17.9192	18.0503
August	18.2615	17.9373	18.0769
September	18.2752	17.9856	18.1321
October	18.1063	17.8934	17.9629
November	18.2050	17.9313	18.0323
December	18.0419	17.8161	17.9579