YEARLY HIGH
10.9275 BRL
YEARLY LOW
8.1737 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4846 BRL

2018 OMR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 10.9275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 8.1737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7539 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3329 to the December average rate of 10.1051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.9275 was up 24.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.7491, 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 54,638 BRL
2017 Average 41,459 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 40,868 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,769.25 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.8773
8.1016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BRL 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 8.8967, compared to 10.0725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.1578 BRL (High: 10.7786 / Low: 9.6208). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2110 BRL (High: 10.1885 / Low: 9.9775).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1578
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8818 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 10.6460) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.1322), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5138 (+30.91%).

2018 Avg (September) 10.6460
2017 Avg (September) 8.1322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6039 8.1737 8.3329
February 8.5617 8.2263 8.4362
March 8.6391 8.3364 8.5179
April 9.1095 8.5864 8.8515
May 9.7301 9.1108 9.4320
June 10.1360 9.6273 9.8100
July 10.2120 9.5807 9.9211
August 10.7786 9.6208 10.1867
September 10.9275 10.4218 10.6460
October 10.4351 9.4609 9.7641
November 10.2341 9.5963 9.8119
December 10.1885 9.9775 10.1051