YEARLY HIGH
2.6243 CHF
YEARLY LOW
2.3959 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5408 CHF

2018 OMR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 2.6243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 2.3959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2284 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4958 to the December average rate of 2.5772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6243 was down 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6656, 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 13,121 CHF
2017 Average 12,782 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 11,980 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,141.84 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6166
2.4099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to CHF 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 2.5105, compared to 2.5711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1366 CHF (High: 2.5559 / Low: 2.4193). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 CHF (High: 2.6050 / Low: 2.5671).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1366
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0687 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.5993) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0246 (+0.95%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.5993
2017 Avg (November) 2.5748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5559 2.4193 2.4958
February 2.4532 2.3959 2.4271
March 2.4845 2.4349 2.4621
April 2.5731 2.4813 2.5164
May 2.6044 2.5587 2.5900
June 2.5917 2.5478 2.5715
July 2.6050 2.5671 2.5829
August 2.5909 2.5151 2.5687
September 2.5513 2.4906 2.5163
October 2.6182 2.5548 2.5820
November 2.6243 2.5808 2.5993
December 2.5938 2.5553 2.5772