YEARLY HIGH
290.3004 ALL
YEARLY LOW
271.0986 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
280.6724 ALL

2018 OMR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 290.3004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 271.0986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.2018 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.3508 to the December average rate of 281.8457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 290.3004 was down 13.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 336.7407, 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 1,451,502 ALL
2017 Average 1,544,945 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 1,355,493 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,009.14 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

285.8797
272.6082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ALL 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 278.8682, compared to 282.4766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 278.8682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 282.4766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 11.8443 ALL (High: 290.3004 / Low: 278.4561). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9648 ALL (High: 281.5926 / Low: 278.6279).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.8443
July Spread (Stable) ±2.9648

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.1244 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 284.3508) against the same month in 2017 (average: 333.1363), the exchange rate shifted by -48.7856 (-14.64%).

2018 Avg (January) 284.3508
2017 Avg (January) 333.1363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 290.3004 278.4561 284.3508
February 283.0120 275.3640 279.2264
March 280.8202 272.9482 276.3389
April 276.5480 271.0986 273.7142
May 284.1566 275.8513 278.9290
June 283.5286 273.5029 280.6498
July 281.5926 278.6279 280.0508
August 287.9071 279.3058 282.9526
September 284.1603 279.1736 282.1063
October 286.3141 281.0302 283.1306
November 287.0413 282.8260 284.7737
December 285.0206 278.7372 281.8457