YEARLY HIGH
131.5551 DOP
YEARLY LOW
125.0703 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
128.8141 DOP

2018 OMR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 131.5551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 125.0703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4848 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.9596 to the December average rate of 130.8724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 131.5551 was up 4.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 126.1255, 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 657,775 DOP
2017 Average 614,595 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 625,351 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,424.08 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

131.3637
125.4683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to DOP 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 127.8495, compared to 129.7786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.8495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.7786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.2192 DOP (High: 130.3608 / Low: 127.1416). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5345 DOP (High: 128.7223 / Low: 128.1878).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.2192
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5345

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1357 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 130.8724) against the same month in 2017 (average: 125.5087), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3637 (+4.27%).

2018 Avg (December) 130.8724
2017 Avg (December) 125.5087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 126.7119 125.0703 125.9596
February 128.0596 126.1670 127.0807
March 128.7825 127.6376 128.2379
April 128.7223 128.1878 128.5382
May 128.9168 128.2130 128.6361
June 129.2583 128.3502 128.6449
July 129.4579 128.4329 128.9479
August 130.1196 129.0893 129.4496
September 130.2678 129.2498 129.8548
October 130.3608 127.1416 129.7190
November 130.6568 129.3421 129.8281
December 131.5551 129.9549 130.8724