2018 OMR to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 OMR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the OMR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 8584.4632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 7025.0109.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1559.4523 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7451.5089 to the December average rate of 8371.3201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8584.4632 was up 6.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 8040.9528, 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 COP 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 7406.2813, compared to 7954.2678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 547.9865 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 634.6917 COP (High: 8350.6681 / Low: 7715.9764). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 207.3812 COP (High: 7613.1142 / Low: 7405.7330).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 172.5814 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 8371.3201) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7764.3566), the exchange rate shifted by +606.9635 (+7.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7815.1835 | 7307.8761 | 7451.5089 |
| February | 7550.2388 | 7317.9647 | 7443.4384 |
| March | 7534.8645 | 7232.2797 | 7385.1862 |
| April | 7323.1193 | 7025.0109 | 7212.6049 |
| May | 7548.0716 | 7294.4523 | 7441.3654 |
| June | 7664.8440 | 7317.9837 | 7503.5838 |
| July | 7613.1142 | 7405.7330 | 7479.4108 |
| August | 7917.6409 | 7500.5871 | 7688.1789 |
| September | 8060.2566 | 7730.7798 | 7885.5360 |
| October | 8350.6681 | 7715.9764 | 8014.6316 |
| November | 8454.7713 | 8160.0911 | 8286.5293 |
| December | 8584.4632 | 8183.8238 | 8371.3201 |