YEARLY HIGH
1.0293 OMR
YEARLY LOW
1.0078 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0204 OMR

2018 BHD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.0293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 1.0078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0214 to the December average rate of 1.0214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0293 was up 0.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,147 OMR
2017 Average 5,105 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 5,039 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.50 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0223
1.0158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 1.0205, compared to 1.0204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0124 OMR (High: 1.0202 / Low: 1.0078). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 OMR (High: 1.0215 / Low: 1.0203).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.0218) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.16%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.0218
2017 Avg (November) 1.0202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0239 1.0203 1.0214
February 1.0215 1.0203 1.0211
March 1.0218 1.0206 1.0211
April 1.0218 1.0204 1.0211
May 1.0244 1.0191 1.0205
June 1.0202 1.0078 1.0180
July 1.0193 1.0124 1.0163
August 1.0211 1.0180 1.0202
September 1.0214 1.0196 1.0210
October 1.0238 1.0207 1.0214
November 1.0293 1.0206 1.0218
December 1.0226 1.0210 1.0214