YEARLY HIGH
9.5560 AED
YEARLY LOW
9.5099 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5409 AED

2018 OMR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 9.5560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 9.5099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0461 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5406 to the December average rate of 9.5401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.5560 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.5556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,780 AED
2017 Average 47,695 AED
Yearly Trough Low 47,550 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.28 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.5421
9.5397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AED 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 9.5408, compared to 9.5410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0461 AED (High: 9.5560 / Low: 9.5099). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 AED (High: 9.5422 / Low: 9.5399).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 9.5399) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.5379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.02%).

2018 Avg (May) 9.5399
2017 Avg (May) 9.5379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5501 9.5174 9.5406
February 9.5468 9.5399 9.5413
March 9.5460 9.5395 9.5407
April 9.5509 9.5395 9.5414
May 9.5560 9.5099 9.5399
June 9.5422 9.5399 9.5408
July 9.5428 9.5399 9.5413
August 9.5458 9.5388 9.5411
September 9.5551 9.5383 9.5419
October 9.5466 9.5392 9.5410
November 9.5449 9.5382 9.5408
December 9.5434 9.5348 9.5401