YEARLY HIGH
0.0219 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0214 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0216 OMR

2018 EGP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0217 to the December average rate of 0.0215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0219 was down 10.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110 OMR
2017 Average 108 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 107 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.40 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0219
0.0215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.0217, compared to 0.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 OMR (High: 0.0219 / Low: 0.0215). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0215).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0218) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0219), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.12%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0218
2017 Avg (March) 0.0219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0218 0.0217 0.0217
February 0.0218 0.0217 0.0218
March 0.0219 0.0218 0.0218
April 0.0219 0.0217 0.0218
May 0.0219 0.0215 0.0216
June 0.0217 0.0215 0.0216
July 0.0216 0.0215 0.0215
August 0.0216 0.0215 0.0215
September 0.0216 0.0215 0.0215
October 0.0215 0.0215 0.0215
November 0.0217 0.0214 0.0215
December 0.0215 0.0214 0.0215