2018 OMR to BZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 OMR to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the OMR to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 5.2591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 5.1878.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0713 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2200 to the December average rate of 5.2360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.2591 was down 0.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.2759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
OMR to BZD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2209, compared to 5.2249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0590 BZD (High: 5.2468 / Low: 5.1878). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 BZD (High: 5.2269 / Low: 5.2180).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.2360) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+0.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2468 | 5.1878 | 5.2200 |
| February | 5.2269 | 5.2180 | 5.2223 |
| March | 5.2265 | 5.1942 | 5.2193 |
| April | 5.2281 | 5.2006 | 5.2209 |
| May | 5.2350 | 5.2029 | 5.2209 |
| June | 5.2322 | 5.2141 | 5.2217 |
| July | 5.2344 | 5.2070 | 5.2209 |
| August | 5.2258 | 5.2022 | 5.2190 |
| September | 5.2262 | 5.2168 | 5.2225 |
| October | 5.2310 | 5.1970 | 5.2202 |
| November | 5.2390 | 5.1946 | 5.2306 |
| December | 5.2591 | 5.2279 | 5.2360 |