YEARLY HIGH
19.6152 SRD
YEARLY LOW
19.2194 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.4458 SRD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 98,076 SRD
2016 Average 79,700 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 96,097 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,978.69 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.6237
19.2884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2305
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (April) 19.5915
2016 Avg (April) 13.8389

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