YEARLY HIGH
254.8173 CVE
YEARLY LOW
230.0364 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
243.3772 CVE

2018 OMR to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 254.8173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 230.0364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.7808 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 235.8571 to the December average rate of 252.3707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 254.8173 was down 6.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 273.6909, 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 1,274,086 CVE
2017 Average 1,273,578 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 1,150,182 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,904.03 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

254.3524
230.9031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to CVE 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 237.4717, compared to 249.2827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.4717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 249.2827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 11.1374 CVE (High: 241.1738 / Low: 230.0364). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7943 CVE (High: 254.5657 / Low: 250.7714).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.1374
November Spread (Stable) ±3.7943

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.9999 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 252.3707) against the same month in 2017 (average: 242.7337), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6370 (+3.97%).

2018 Avg (December) 252.3707
2017 Avg (December) 242.7337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 241.1738 230.0364 235.8571
February 235.7100 230.4225 232.8572
March 235.6532 230.6380 233.0881
April 237.8655 232.2006 234.3221
May 247.6623 238.7446 242.5929
June 248.3130 242.2133 246.1129
July 247.5523 243.5064 245.6841
August 253.3595 245.6296 248.7893
September 248.0809 243.8034 246.3109
October 253.7458 247.6713 250.1431
November 254.5657 250.7714 252.3983
December 254.8173 250.6474 252.3707