YEARLY HIGH
8584.4632 COP
YEARLY LOW
7025.0109 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7680.2745 COP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,922,316 COP
2017 Average 38,316,546 COP
Yearly Trough Low 35,125,054 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,797,261.42 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8487.1916
7096.7333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7406.2813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7954.2678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±634.6917
July Spread (Stable) ±207.3812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -172.5814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 8371.3201
2017 Avg (December) 7764.3566

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