YEARLY HIGH
0.1032 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1025 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1027 OMR

2017 SAR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.1032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.1025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1027 to the December average rate of 0.1027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1032 was up 0.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 516 OMR
2016 Average 513 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 512 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.50 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1027
0.1027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.1027, compared to 0.1027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0006 OMR (High: 0.1032 / Low: 0.1026). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.1028 / Low: 0.1026).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.1027) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1026), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.01%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.1027
2016 Avg (October) 0.1026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1027 0.1026 0.1027
February 0.1027 0.1026 0.1027
March 0.1028 0.1026 0.1027
April 0.1029 0.1026 0.1027
May 0.1028 0.1026 0.1027
June 0.1028 0.1026 0.1027
July 0.1028 0.1027 0.1027
August 0.1029 0.1026 0.1027
September 0.1027 0.1026 0.1027
October 0.1032 0.1026 0.1027
November 0.1028 0.1026 0.1027
December 0.1028 0.1025 0.1027