YEARLY HIGH
0.5444 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.5410 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5426 OMR

2018 JOD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.5444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.5410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5426 to the December average rate of 0.5425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5444 was down 0.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,722 OMR
2017 Average 2,715 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 2,705 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.81 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5429
0.5423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 0.5426, compared to 0.5425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0027 OMR (High: 0.5444 / Low: 0.5417). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 OMR (High: 0.5428 / Low: 0.5424).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.5427) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.03%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.5427
2017 Avg (May) 0.5425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5437 0.5418 0.5426
February 0.5430 0.5421 0.5426
March 0.5432 0.5424 0.5428
April 0.5434 0.5420 0.5426
May 0.5444 0.5417 0.5427
June 0.5427 0.5416 0.5424
July 0.5427 0.5421 0.5426
August 0.5427 0.5419 0.5425
September 0.5428 0.5410 0.5424
October 0.5427 0.5423 0.5426
November 0.5428 0.5424 0.5426
December 0.5428 0.5420 0.5425