YEARLY HIGH
0.0082 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0080 OMR

2018 GMD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0077.

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 0.0080 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0082 was down 9.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41 OMR
2017 Average 42 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 39 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.33 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0082
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0081, compared to 0.0079 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) 0.0081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0002 OMR (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0078). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0082 / Low: 0.0081).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0082) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-2.28%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0082
2017 Avg (May) 0.0084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
February 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
March 0.0082 0.0081 0.0081
April 0.0082 0.0081 0.0082
May 0.0082 0.0081 0.0082
June 0.0082 0.0081 0.0082
July 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
August 0.0080 0.0080 0.0080
September 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
October 0.0078 0.0078 0.0078
November 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
December 0.0078 0.0078 0.0078