YEARLY HIGH
0.0032 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0024 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0027 OMR

2018 LRD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0030 to the December average rate of 0.0024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0032 was down 26.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16 OMR
2017 Average 19 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 12 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.94 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0031
0.0024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0029, compared to 0.0025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0002 OMR (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0029). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0025 / Low: 0.0024).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0030) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0041), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-25.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0030
2017 Avg (February) 0.0041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
February 0.0032 0.0029 0.0030
March 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
April 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
May 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
June 0.0028 0.0026 0.0027
July 0.0026 0.0024 0.0025
August 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
September 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
October 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
November 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
December 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024