YEARLY HIGH
1622.4952 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1463.4972 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1497.9520 CRC

2018 OMR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 1622.4952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1463.4972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 158.9980 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1473.2598 to the December average rate of 1554.6128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1622.4952 was up 5.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 1539.4341, 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 8,112,476 CRC
2017 Average 7,348,341 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 7,317,486 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 794,989.83 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1596.5016
1458.3809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to CRC 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 1474.5365, compared to 1521.3676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46.8311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1474.5365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1521.3676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 72.1331 CRC (High: 1576.0648 / Low: 1503.9317). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4908 CRC (High: 1477.2803 / Low: 1471.7895).

October Spread (Volatile) ±72.1331
July Spread (Stable) ±5.4908

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 30.3788 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.3788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1584.9916) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1475.6751), the exchange rate shifted by +109.3165 (+7.41%).

2018 Avg (November) 1584.9916
2017 Avg (November) 1475.6751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1479.5344 1463.4972 1473.2598
February 1490.1550 1473.9975 1483.7608
March 1480.6210 1470.8900 1476.7765
April 1473.3888 1465.5418 1470.7046
May 1472.5243 1466.4776 1469.8910
June 1477.1626 1468.1161 1472.8261
July 1477.2803 1471.7895 1473.4082
August 1486.4435 1470.9259 1474.5797
September 1519.3082 1486.3779 1504.5509
October 1576.0648 1503.9317 1536.0625
November 1622.4952 1554.2944 1584.9916
December 1570.6742 1548.7157 1554.6128