YEARLY HIGH
0.1198 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1134 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1181 OMR

2017 PEN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.1198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.1134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1153 to the December average rate of 0.1186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1198 was up 1.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 599 OMR
2016 Average 571 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 567 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.39 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1192
0.1150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to OMR 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 0.1176, compared to 0.1186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0062 OMR (High: 0.1195 / Low: 0.1134). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 OMR (High: 0.1190 / Low: 0.1182).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1188) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+2.85%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1188
2016 Avg (August) 0.1155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1175 0.1134 0.1153
February 0.1188 0.1170 0.1182
March 0.1188 0.1168 0.1180
April 0.1190 0.1182 0.1185
May 0.1187 0.1170 0.1177
June 0.1188 0.1170 0.1179
July 0.1191 0.1181 0.1186
August 0.1198 0.1180 0.1188
September 0.1192 0.1176 0.1186
October 0.1190 0.1176 0.1184
November 0.1195 0.1134 0.1186
December 0.1191 0.1169 0.1186