YEARLY HIGH
4.6839 AWG
YEARLY LOW
4.6106 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6558 AWG

2018 OMR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 4.6839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 4.6106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0733 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6506 to the December average rate of 4.6756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6839 was up 0.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6817, 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 23,419 AWG
2017 Average 23,313 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 23,053 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 366.50 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.6800
4.6327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AWG 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 4.6447, compared to 4.6669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0439 AWG (High: 4.6545 / Low: 4.6106). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 AWG (High: 4.6777 / Low: 4.6745).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0439
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 4.6710) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+0.19%).

2018 Avg (September) 4.6710
2017 Avg (September) 4.6623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6542 4.6383 4.6506
February 4.6759 4.6360 4.6521
March 4.6427 4.6171 4.6366
April 4.6545 4.6106 4.6389
May 4.6616 4.6214 4.6447
June 4.6497 4.6410 4.6450
July 4.6667 4.6406 4.6465
August 4.6595 4.6519 4.6563
September 4.6839 4.6556 4.6710
October 4.6784 4.6746 4.6760
November 4.6777 4.6745 4.6760
December 4.6792 4.6726 4.6756