2018 OMR to CNY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 OMR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the OMR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 18.1172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 16.2821.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8352 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6923 to the December average rate of 17.9017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.1172 was up 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.0816, 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 CNY 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 16.5414, compared to 17.8223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2808 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6263 CNY (High: 16.9629 / Low: 16.3367). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1705 CNY (High: 17.8928 / Low: 17.7222).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and November, 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 0.2675 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 17.9744) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.2179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7565 (+4.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.9629 | 16.3367 | 16.6923 |
| February | 16.5167 | 16.2821 | 16.4248 |
| March | 16.5164 | 16.2930 | 16.4236 |
| April | 16.4633 | 16.2826 | 16.3637 |
| May | 16.6777 | 16.4266 | 16.5469 |
| June | 17.2137 | 16.5923 | 16.7973 |
| July | 17.7048 | 17.1836 | 17.4458 |
| August | 18.0140 | 17.6690 | 17.7828 |
| September | 17.8928 | 17.7222 | 17.8087 |
| October | 18.1172 | 17.8393 | 17.9744 |
| November | 18.0873 | 17.8952 | 18.0202 |
| December | 18.0709 | 17.7591 | 17.9017 |