YEARLY HIGH
0.3125 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2708 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2878 OMR

2018 AUD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.3125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.2708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0417 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3063 to the December average rate of 0.2757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3125 was up 0.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,563 OMR
2017 Average 1,476 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,354 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.73 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3096
0.2701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 0.2969, compared to 0.2787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0132 OMR (High: 0.2840 / Low: 0.2708). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 OMR (High: 0.2876 / Low: 0.2825).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+6.67%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3063
2017 Avg (January) 0.2871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3125 0.3003 0.3063
February 0.3095 0.2989 0.3029
March 0.3034 0.2950 0.2986
April 0.2999 0.2900 0.2956
May 0.2925 0.2867 0.2899
June 0.2951 0.2826 0.2885
July 0.2876 0.2825 0.2851
August 0.2859 0.2768 0.2821
September 0.2810 0.2737 0.2771
October 0.2783 0.2714 0.2734
November 0.2824 0.2762 0.2791
December 0.2840 0.2708 0.2757