YEARLY HIGH
2.6098 PAB
YEARLY LOW
2.5818 PAB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5969 PAB

2017 OMR to PAB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to PAB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.6098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2.5818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0280 PAB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5968 to the December average rate of 2.5977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6098 was up 0.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6074, 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 13,049 PAB
2016 Average 12,987 PAB
Yearly Trough Low 12,909 PAB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.17 PAB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5978
2.5958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to PAB 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 2.5967, compared to 2.5972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0280 PAB (High: 2.6098 / Low: 2.5818). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 PAB (High: 2.5978 / Low: 2.5951).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.5968) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5975), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.5968
2016 Avg (January) 2.5975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6098 2.5818 2.5968
February 2.6066 2.5840 2.5960
March 2.5978 2.5951 2.5971
April 2.5977 2.5875 2.5962
May 2.5986 2.5950 2.5968
June 2.5985 2.5950 2.5973
July 2.5976 2.5927 2.5966
August 2.5983 2.5917 2.5968
September 2.5984 2.5950 2.5970
October 2.5999 2.5840 2.5975
November 2.5989 2.5950 2.5973
December 2.6016 2.5933 2.5977