2018 OMR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.6713 BWP

YEARLY LOW

24.5678 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.4824 BWP

2018 OMR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 28.6713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 24.5678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1035 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.3109 to the December average rate of 27.7789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.6713 was up 2.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.8557, 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 143,356 BWP

2017 Average 134,324 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 122,839 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,517.48 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.3441

24.5076

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BWP 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 25.4017, compared to 27.5631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.4017

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.5631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.5907 BWP (High: 28.2492 / Low: 26.6584). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3974 BWP (High: 24.9844 / Low: 24.5870).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5907

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3974

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4836 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 28.0244) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.3981), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6263 (+6.16%).

2018 Avg (September) 28.0244

2017 Avg (September) 26.3981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.7212	24.7679	25.3109
February	25.1729	24.5678	24.8273
March	24.9844	24.5870	24.8478
April	25.5309	24.8438	25.0992
May	26.0739	25.4529	25.7680
June	27.1328	25.9017	26.5569
July	27.1393	26.5062	26.7677
August	28.2492	26.6584	27.4640
September	28.6713	27.4443	28.0244
October	28.2574	27.6169	27.7166
November	27.9998	27.2869	27.6272
December	28.0320	27.1691	27.7789