YEARLY HIGH
0.2910 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2746 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2824 OMR

2018 LYD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.2910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.2746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0163 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2862 to the December average rate of 0.2756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2910 was up 2.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,455 OMR
2017 Average 1,383 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,373 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.63 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2911
0.2742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 0.2870, compared to 0.2778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0071 OMR (High: 0.2906 / Low: 0.2835). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 OMR (High: 0.2767 / Low: 0.2746).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2897) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0196 (+7.26%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2897
2017 Avg (March) 0.2701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2906 0.2835 0.2862
February 0.2906 0.2879 0.2895
March 0.2910 0.2885 0.2897
April 0.2906 0.2874 0.2896
May 0.2874 0.2811 0.2843
June 0.2843 0.2809 0.2827
July 0.2821 0.2789 0.2805
August 0.2792 0.2759 0.2777
September 0.2794 0.2770 0.2786
October 0.2800 0.2763 0.2783
November 0.2780 0.2750 0.2759
December 0.2767 0.2746 0.2756