2018 LSL to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0334 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.0247 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0293 OMR

2018 LSL to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.0247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0316 to the December average rate of 0.0270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0334 was up 6.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 167 OMR

2017 Average 145 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 123 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.29 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0332

0.0255

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.0314, compared to 0.0272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0314

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0028 OMR (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0263). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 OMR (High: 0.0330 / Low: 0.0321).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+11.64%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0325

2017 Avg (February) 0.0291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0325	0.0308	0.0316
February	0.0334	0.0317	0.0325
March	0.0330	0.0321	0.0325
April	0.0325	0.0309	0.0318
May	0.0314	0.0302	0.0307
June	0.0306	0.0279	0.0291
July	0.0294	0.0278	0.0287
August	0.0291	0.0263	0.0277
September	0.0273	0.0247	0.0261
October	0.0272	0.0258	0.0265
November	0.0281	0.0266	0.0273
December	0.0282	0.0264	0.0270