YEARLY HIGH
0.3140 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2822 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2971 OMR

2018 CAD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.3140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0319 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3097 to the December average rate of 0.2863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3140 was down 1.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,570 OMR
2017 Average 1,485 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,411 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.27 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3121
0.2839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 0.3014, compared to 0.2929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0141 OMR (High: 0.3140 / Low: 0.3000). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 OMR (High: 0.2941 / Low: 0.2893).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3061) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+4.19%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3061
2017 Avg (February) 0.2938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3129 0.3066 0.3097
February 0.3140 0.3000 0.3061
March 0.3005 0.2938 0.2978
April 0.3065 0.2980 0.3021
May 0.3015 0.2955 0.2991
June 0.2979 0.2888 0.2934
July 0.2957 0.2903 0.2932
August 0.2983 0.2925 0.2951
September 0.2998 0.2922 0.2955
October 0.3005 0.2926 0.2956
November 0.2941 0.2893 0.2918
December 0.2916 0.2822 0.2863