2017 OMR to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.7954 SCR

YEARLY LOW

33.6100 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.2725 SCR

2017 OMR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 36.7954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 33.6100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1855 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.7444 to the December average rate of 36.1835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.7954 was down 1.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 37.2464, 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 183,977 SCR

2016 Average 172,331 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 168,050 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,927.36 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.3274

34.6005

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SCR 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 34.9670, compared to 35.5781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.9670

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 2.4673 SCR (High: 36.7954 / Low: 34.3282). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9227 SCR (High: 35.6114 / Low: 34.6888).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.4673

May Spread (Stable) ±0.9227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1813 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 35.8988) against the same month in 2016 (average: 34.6584), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2404 (+3.58%).

2017 Avg (November) 35.8988

2016 Avg (November) 34.6584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.3451	33.6100	34.7444
February	35.4920	34.2197	34.9322
March	35.4522	33.7075	34.9700
April	35.5184	33.8632	34.9984
May	35.6114	34.6888	35.1692
June	36.1239	34.1682	34.9879
July	35.8020	34.1529	35.1526
August	35.6966	34.1500	35.2534
September	35.7365	34.7705	35.3952
October	36.5414	34.6040	35.5850
November	36.7954	34.3282	35.8988
December	36.5447	34.8444	36.1835