YEARLY HIGH
465.1628 DJF
YEARLY LOW
458.1265 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
461.9339 DJF

2018 OMR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 465.1628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 458.1265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0363 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 464.1808 to the December average rate of 462.3871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 465.1628 was down 0.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 465.3019, 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 2,325,814 DJF
2017 Average 2,321,594 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 2,290,633 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,181.43 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

464.6486
459.0356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to DJF 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 461.4415, compared to 462.4263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 461.4415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 462.4263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 4.7138 DJF (High: 462.8403 / Low: 458.1265). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2236 DJF (High: 462.5408 / Low: 462.3172).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.7138
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.9189 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 464.1808) against the same month in 2017 (average: 464.1467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0342 (+0.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 464.1808
2017 Avg (January) 464.1467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 465.1628 463.0762 464.1808
February 463.8110 459.6080 461.2620
March 460.1498 459.6331 459.9145
April 460.1467 458.2889 459.5034
May 462.8403 458.1265 461.4041
June 462.5408 462.3172 462.3842
July 462.5408 461.3662 462.2636
August 462.7127 462.2680 462.4583
September 463.6988 462.2860 462.6291
October 462.7728 462.2632 462.4369
November 462.5479 462.2140 462.3824
December 462.5300 462.1998 462.3871