YEARLY HIGH
0.0298 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0272 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0284 OMR

2017 SCR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.0298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0288 to the December average rate of 0.0276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0298 was down 2.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149 OMR
2016 Average 145 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 136 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.88 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0289
0.0275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0286, compared to 0.0281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0020 OMR (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0272). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 OMR (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0281).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0288) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0294), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-2.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0288
2016 Avg (January) 0.0294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0298 0.0283 0.0288
February 0.0292 0.0282 0.0286
March 0.0297 0.0282 0.0286
April 0.0295 0.0282 0.0286
May 0.0288 0.0281 0.0284
June 0.0293 0.0277 0.0286
July 0.0293 0.0279 0.0285
August 0.0293 0.0280 0.0284
September 0.0288 0.0280 0.0283
October 0.0289 0.0274 0.0281
November 0.0291 0.0272 0.0279
December 0.0287 0.0274 0.0276