YEARLY HIGH
0.0604 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0549 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0581 OMR

2017 SDG to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 0.0604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0598 to the December average rate of 0.0572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0604 was down 4.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 302 OMR
2016 Average 312 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 275 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.68 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0601
0.0570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.0585, compared to 0.0576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0031 OMR (High: 0.0580 / Low: 0.0549). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0578 / Low: 0.0575).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0586) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0632), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-7.27%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0586
2016 Avg (March) 0.0632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0602 0.0591 0.0598
February 0.0603 0.0576 0.0597
March 0.0604 0.0575 0.0586
April 0.0579 0.0575 0.0576
May 0.0580 0.0575 0.0577
June 0.0579 0.0575 0.0577
July 0.0583 0.0575 0.0577
August 0.0581 0.0572 0.0577
September 0.0578 0.0574 0.0576
October 0.0578 0.0575 0.0576
November 0.0580 0.0574 0.0577
December 0.0580 0.0549 0.0572