YEARLY HIGH
0.0422 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0401 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0410 OMR

2018 MAD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0416 to the December average rate of 0.0404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0422 was up 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211 OMR
2017 Average 199 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 200 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.74 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0421
0.0402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.0414, compared to 0.0406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0011 OMR (High: 0.0413 / Low: 0.0402). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0405).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0383), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+9.47%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0419
2017 Avg (February) 0.0383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0421 0.0410 0.0416
February 0.0422 0.0416 0.0419
March 0.0422 0.0417 0.0419
April 0.0420 0.0414 0.0418
May 0.0413 0.0402 0.0409
June 0.0408 0.0403 0.0405
July 0.0409 0.0405 0.0407
August 0.0410 0.0402 0.0406
September 0.0412 0.0407 0.0409
October 0.0408 0.0402 0.0406
November 0.0407 0.0401 0.0405
December 0.0406 0.0401 0.0404