YEARLY HIGH
0.0614 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0552 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0583 OMR

2018 CNY to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.0614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0599 to the December average rate of 0.0559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0614 was up 3.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,535 OMR
2017 Average 1,425 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,380 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.53 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0617
0.0549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.0605, compared to 0.0561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0023 OMR (High: 0.0612 / Low: 0.0590). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 OMR (High: 0.0564 / Low: 0.0559).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+8.69%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0609
2017 Avg (February) 0.0560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0612 0.0590 0.0599
February 0.0614 0.0605 0.0609
March 0.0614 0.0605 0.0609
April 0.0614 0.0607 0.0611
May 0.0609 0.0600 0.0604
June 0.0603 0.0581 0.0595
July 0.0582 0.0565 0.0573
August 0.0566 0.0555 0.0562
September 0.0564 0.0559 0.0562
October 0.0561 0.0552 0.0556
November 0.0559 0.0553 0.0555
December 0.0563 0.0553 0.0559