2018 OMR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4737.5157 BIF

YEARLY LOW

4546.4574 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

4617.6137 BIF

2018 OMR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 4737.5157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 4546.4574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 191.0583 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4579.5692 to the December average rate of 4694.7406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4737.5157 was up 2.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 4600.4780, 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 23,687,578 BIF

2017 Average 22,370,602 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 22,732,287 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 955,291.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4706.2578

4568.0521

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BIF 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 4593.8006, compared to 4641.4269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 47.6263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4593.8006

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4641.4269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 122.8158 BIF (High: 4717.4468 / Low: 4594.6309). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 42.0119 BIF (High: 4640.3351 / Low: 4598.3232).

November Spread (Volatile) ±122.8158

September Spread (Stable) ±42.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.1888 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4694.7406) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4568.4914), the exchange rate shifted by +126.2492 (+2.76%).

2018 Avg (December) 4694.7406

2017 Avg (December) 4568.4914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4603.0248	4546.4574	4579.5692
February	4613.1068	4562.5055	4584.7343
March	4626.0942	4558.1443	4588.1482
April	4631.1087	4570.0218	4602.6358
May	4651.1628	4567.4802	4601.4686
June	4639.3346	4560.3782	4606.2474
July	4637.8189	4560.3386	4601.0586
August	4639.3707	4579.3211	4611.8814
September	4640.3351	4598.3232	4612.9163
October	4715.6702	4596.4470	4653.2071
November	4717.4468	4594.6309	4674.7574
December	4737.5157	4639.0733	4694.7406