YEARLY HIGH
0.3862 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.3844 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3850 OMR

2018 BMD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.3862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.3844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 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 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3862 was down 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3870, 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 1,931 OMR
2017 Average 1,925 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,922 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.41 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3850
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 0.3850, 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) 0.3850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 OMR (High: 0.3862 / Low: 0.3844). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.3850 / Low: 0.3849).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.3850) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3851), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.02%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.3850
2017 Avg (May) 0.3851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3859 0.3846 0.3850
February 0.3850 0.3847 0.3850
March 0.3850 0.3848 0.3850
April 0.3850 0.3846 0.3850
May 0.3862 0.3844 0.3850
June 0.3850 0.3849 0.3850
July 0.3850 0.3849 0.3850
August 0.3851 0.3848 0.3850
September 0.3851 0.3844 0.3849
October 0.3851 0.3847 0.3850
November 0.3851 0.3848 0.3850
December 0.3852 0.3849 0.3850