YEARLY HIGH
0.2462 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2210 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2325 OMR

2018 BGN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.2210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2402 to the December average rate of 0.2239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2462 was up 3.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,231 OMR
2017 Average 1,113 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,105 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.19 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2450
0.2218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 0.2267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0097 OMR (High: 0.2448 / Low: 0.2352). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 OMR (High: 0.2314 / Low: 0.2289).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

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: 0.2095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0336 (+16.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2431
2017 Avg (February) 0.2095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2448 0.2352 0.2402
February 0.2462 0.2400 0.2431
March 0.2452 0.2409 0.2427
April 0.2440 0.2378 0.2416
May 0.2362 0.2274 0.2328
June 0.2325 0.2278 0.2298
July 0.2314 0.2289 0.2301
August 0.2305 0.2233 0.2271
September 0.2315 0.2275 0.2293
October 0.2282 0.2228 0.2261
November 0.2254 0.2210 0.2237
December 0.2256 0.2226 0.2239