YEARLY HIGH
18.1172 CNY
YEARLY LOW
16.2821 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1819 CNY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 90,586 CNY
2017 Average 87,749 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 81,410 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,175.89 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.1859
16.1980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6263
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1705

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (October) 17.9744
2017 Avg (October) 17.2179

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