YEARLY HIGH
0.1230 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1170 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1207 OMR

2017 PGK to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.1230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.1170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1212 to the December average rate of 0.1197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1230 was down 4.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 615 OMR
2016 Average 615 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 585 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.11 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1220
0.1195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 0.1210, compared to 0.1204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0055 OMR (High: 0.1226 / Low: 0.1171). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 OMR (High: 0.1206 / Low: 0.1194).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.1218) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1267), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-3.88%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.1218
2016 Avg (February) 0.1267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1225 0.1199 0.1212
February 0.1230 0.1206 0.1218
March 0.1227 0.1197 0.1214
April 0.1218 0.1171 0.1198
May 0.1219 0.1171 0.1211
June 0.1222 0.1170 0.1208
July 0.1226 0.1171 0.1213
August 0.1221 0.1187 0.1211
September 0.1209 0.1189 0.1203
October 0.1214 0.1196 0.1204
November 0.1206 0.1194 0.1200
December 0.1206 0.1191 0.1197