YEARLY HIGH
54991.1158 STD
YEARLY LOW
51105.5534 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
53656.6549 STD

2018 OMR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 54991.1158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 51105.5534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3885.5623 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52453.6354 to the December average rate of 54675.0519, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 54991.1158 was down 9.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 60913.2210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 274,955,579 STD
2017 Average 282,121,057 STD
Yearly Trough Low 255,527,767 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,427,811.72 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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OMR to STD 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 52639.5549, compared to 54673.7550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2034.2001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52639.5549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54673.7550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1998.1438 STD (High: 54906.8519 / Low: 52908.7081). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.4884 STD (High: 54701.7465 / Low: 54662.2582).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą1998.1438
November Spread (Stable) Âą39.4884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 887.6154 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -887.6154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 54562.0660) against the same month in 2017 (average: 56703.1533), the exchange rate shifted by -2141.0873 (-3.78%).

2018 Avg (June) 54562.0660
2017 Avg (June) 56703.1533

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Month High Low Average
January 53126.6502 51313.9384 52453.6354
February 52078.0419 51105.5534 51566.0200
March 51871.9809 51388.8053 51662.9146
April 52196.4219 51546.4124 51792.0574
May 54906.8519 52908.7081 53800.6358
June 54991.1158 54061.2834 54562.0660
July 54729.1849 54253.3478 54523.7478
August 54705.8691 54598.7709 54676.7641
September 54761.5135 54664.3874 54684.7316
October 54939.5576 54668.0784 54804.4091
November 54701.7465 54662.2582 54677.8254
December 54691.9401 54645.2305 54675.0519