YEARLY HIGH
0.0141 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0139 OMR

2018 ETB to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0140 to the December average rate of 0.0137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0141 was down 18.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71 OMR
2017 Average 81 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 68 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.84 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0141
0.0136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0140, compared to 0.0138 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) 0.0140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0140).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, 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 (January 2018: 0.0140) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0171), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-17.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0140
2017 Avg (January) 0.0171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0141 0.0140 0.0140
February 0.0141 0.0140 0.0140
March 0.0141 0.0140 0.0140
April 0.0141 0.0140 0.0140
May 0.0140 0.0140 0.0140
June 0.0140 0.0139 0.0140
July 0.0141 0.0139 0.0140
August 0.0140 0.0139 0.0139
September 0.0140 0.0138 0.0139
October 0.0140 0.0137 0.0138
November 0.0139 0.0137 0.0138
December 0.0138 0.0135 0.0137