2018 BWP to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0407 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.0349 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0378 OMR

2018 BWP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0395 to the December average rate of 0.0360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0407 was up 3.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204 OMR

2017 Average 186 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 174 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.13 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0407

0.0352

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BWP 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 0.0394, compared to 0.0363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0394

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0021 OMR (High: 0.0375 / Low: 0.0354). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 OMR (High: 0.0407 / Low: 0.0400).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0403) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+9.36%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0403

2017 Avg (February) 0.0368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0404	0.0389	0.0395
February	0.0407	0.0397	0.0403
March	0.0407	0.0400	0.0402
April	0.0403	0.0392	0.0398
May	0.0393	0.0384	0.0388
June	0.0386	0.0369	0.0377
July	0.0377	0.0368	0.0374
August	0.0375	0.0354	0.0364
September	0.0364	0.0349	0.0357
October	0.0362	0.0354	0.0361
November	0.0366	0.0357	0.0362
December	0.0368	0.0357	0.0360