YEARLY HIGH
0.9922 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.9715 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9800 BHD

2018 OMR to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.9922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.9715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9790 to the December average rate of 0.9790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9922 was up 1.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9814, 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 4,961 BHD
2017 Average 4,897 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 4,858 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.63 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9845
0.9781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BHD 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 0.9799, compared to 0.9801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0120 BHD (High: 0.9922 / Low: 0.9802). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BHD (High: 0.9801 / Low: 0.9790).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.9823) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9796), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.27%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.9823
2017 Avg (June) 0.9796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9801 0.9766 0.9790
February 0.9801 0.9790 0.9793
March 0.9798 0.9786 0.9793
April 0.9800 0.9787 0.9794
May 0.9813 0.9761 0.9799
June 0.9922 0.9802 0.9823
July 0.9878 0.9811 0.9840
August 0.9823 0.9794 0.9802
September 0.9808 0.9790 0.9794
October 0.9798 0.9767 0.9790
November 0.9798 0.9715 0.9787
December 0.9794 0.9779 0.9790