YEARLY HIGH
0.1136 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1019 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1072 OMR

2018 ILS to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.1136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1125 to the December average rate of 0.1026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1136 was up 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 568 OMR
2017 Average 536 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 509 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.33 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1135
0.1016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 0.1094, compared to 0.1049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0037 OMR (High: 0.1123 / Low: 0.1085). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 OMR (High: 0.1062 / Low: 0.1050).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1125) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1009), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+11.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1125
2017 Avg (January) 0.1009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1136 0.1108 0.1125
February 0.1123 0.1085 0.1101
March 0.1122 0.1098 0.1111
April 0.1099 0.1070 0.1088
May 0.1082 0.1062 0.1073
June 0.1082 0.1053 0.1068
July 0.1062 0.1050 0.1057
August 0.1067 0.1035 0.1051
September 0.1079 0.1057 0.1072
October 0.1062 0.1034 0.1053
November 0.1050 0.1030 0.1039
December 0.1035 0.1019 0.1026