2018 OMR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.1020 BOB

YEARLY LOW

17.8080 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.9482 BOB

2018 OMR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 18.1020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 17.8080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2940 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9534 to the December average rate of 17.9511, 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 18.1020 was down 0.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.2752, 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 90,510 BOB

2017 Average 90,086 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 89,040 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,469.95 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.9674

17.9293

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BOB 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 17.9513, compared to 17.9451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9513

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2928 BOB (High: 18.1020 / Low: 17.8092). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 BOB (High: 17.9670 / Low: 17.9464).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2928

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 17.9534) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.9705), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0172 (-0.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 17.9534

2017 Avg (January) 17.9705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.1020	17.8092	17.9534
February	17.9670	17.9464	17.9521
March	18.0059	17.9290	17.9514
April	17.9726	17.8773	17.9476
May	18.0147	17.8856	17.9497
June	18.0114	17.9225	17.9538
July	17.9944	17.8226	17.9325
August	17.9816	17.8828	17.9405
September	18.0763	17.9345	17.9642
October	17.9711	17.8644	17.9469
November	18.0031	17.8080	17.9354
December	18.0223	17.9313	17.9511