YEARLY HIGH
0.3870 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.3844 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3850 OMR

2017 BMD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.3870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.3844.

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 0.3850 to the December average rate of 0.3850, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3870 was up 0.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,935 OMR
2016 Average 1,925 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,922 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.09 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3852
0.3849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 0.3851, compared to 0.3850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0024 OMR (High: 0.3870 / Low: 0.3846). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 OMR (High: 0.3853 / Low: 0.3849).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.3850) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3850), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.00%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.3850
2016 Avg (October) 0.3850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3853 0.3848 0.3850
February 0.3853 0.3848 0.3850
March 0.3853 0.3849 0.3850
April 0.3865 0.3850 0.3852
May 0.3854 0.3848 0.3851
June 0.3854 0.3848 0.3850
July 0.3857 0.3850 0.3851
August 0.3858 0.3849 0.3851
September 0.3854 0.3849 0.3851
October 0.3870 0.3846 0.3850
November 0.3854 0.3848 0.3850
December 0.3856 0.3844 0.3850