YEARLY HIGH
0.0333 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0254 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0293 OMR

2018 NAD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0316 to the December average rate of 0.0271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0333 was up 6.44% 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 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 167 OMR
2017 Average 145 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 127 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.62 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0332
0.0257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0027 OMR (High: 0.0306 / Low: 0.0279). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 OMR (High: 0.0331 / Low: 0.0320).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+11.64%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0326
2017 Avg (February) 0.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0326 0.0308 0.0316
February 0.0333 0.0317 0.0326
March 0.0331 0.0320 0.0325
April 0.0325 0.0310 0.0318
May 0.0314 0.0302 0.0308
June 0.0306 0.0279 0.0291
July 0.0294 0.0278 0.0286
August 0.0291 0.0265 0.0275
September 0.0273 0.0254 0.0263
October 0.0272 0.0259 0.0265
November 0.0281 0.0266 0.0273
December 0.0282 0.0264 0.0271