2017 OMR to SRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 OMR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the OMR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 19.6152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 19.2194.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3957 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3944 to the December average rate of 19.3651, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.6152 was down 2.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.1788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
OMR to SRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.5424, compared to 19.3492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1932 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2305 SRD (High: 19.5102 / Low: 19.2797). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0252 SRD (High: 19.3266 / Low: 19.3014).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1126 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 19.5915) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.8389), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7526 (+41.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.5102 | 19.2797 | 19.3944 |
| February | 19.5949 | 19.5135 | 19.5745 |
| March | 19.6118 | 19.5774 | 19.5958 |
| April | 19.6152 | 19.4997 | 19.5915 |
| May | 19.6019 | 19.5478 | 19.5731 |
| June | 19.5573 | 19.4696 | 19.5253 |
| July | 19.4726 | 19.3675 | 19.4127 |
| August | 19.3629 | 19.2772 | 19.3164 |
| September | 19.3266 | 19.3014 | 19.3168 |
| October | 19.3640 | 19.2194 | 19.3397 |
| November | 19.3565 | 19.3276 | 19.3447 |
| December | 19.3878 | 19.3407 | 19.3651 |