YEARLY HIGH
0.0520 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0510 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0514 OMR

2017 SRD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.0520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.0510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0516 to the December average rate of 0.0516, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0520 was down 46.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 260 OMR
2016 Average 334 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 255 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.25 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0518
0.0510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.0512, compared to 0.0517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 OMR (High: 0.0519 / Low: 0.0513). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0518 / Low: 0.0517).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.0517) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0534), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-3.13%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.0517
2016 Avg (October) 0.0534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0519 0.0513 0.0516
February 0.0512 0.0510 0.0511
March 0.0511 0.0510 0.0510
April 0.0513 0.0510 0.0510
May 0.0512 0.0510 0.0511
June 0.0514 0.0511 0.0512
July 0.0516 0.0514 0.0515
August 0.0519 0.0516 0.0518
September 0.0518 0.0517 0.0518
October 0.0520 0.0516 0.0517
November 0.0517 0.0517 0.0517
December 0.0517 0.0516 0.0516