2018 BAM to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2456 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.2216 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2328 OMR

2018 BAM to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.2456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.2216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2399 to the December average rate of 0.2241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2456 was up 3.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,228 OMR

2017 Average 1,112 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 1,108 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.13 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2450

0.2221

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BAM 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 0.2384, compared to 0.2271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2384

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0104 OMR (High: 0.2454 / Low: 0.2350). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 OMR (High: 0.2257 / Low: 0.2223).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2431) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0335 (+15.98%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2431

2017 Avg (February) 0.2096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2454	0.2350	0.2399
February	0.2456	0.2403	0.2431
March	0.2445	0.2398	0.2427
April	0.2437	0.2380	0.2419
May	0.2375	0.2273	0.2329
June	0.2328	0.2271	0.2298
July	0.2360	0.2281	0.2306
August	0.2313	0.2228	0.2274
September	0.2349	0.2275	0.2301
October	0.2313	0.2229	0.2262
November	0.2311	0.2216	0.2244
December	0.2257	0.2223	0.2241