2018 OMR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.6731 EGP

YEARLY LOW

45.6504 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

46.2533 EGP

2018 OMR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 46.6731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 45.6504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0227 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.9800 to the December average rate of 46.5191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.6731 was down 5.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 49.3572, 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 233,366 EGP

2017 Average 231,605 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 228,252 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,113.40 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.5926

45.7104

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to EGP 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 46.0298, compared to 46.4767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.0298

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.4767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.8344 EGP (High: 46.5751 / Low: 45.7407). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1990 EGP (High: 46.6107 / Low: 46.4117).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8344

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1990

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1183 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 46.5191) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.2718), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2473 (+0.53%).

2018 Avg (December) 46.5191

2017 Avg (December) 46.2718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.1312	45.7753	45.9800
February	46.0158	45.8125	45.9022
March	45.8549	45.6504	45.7839
April	46.0961	45.6823	45.9004
May	46.5751	45.7407	46.2123
June	46.4985	46.1794	46.3997
July	46.5373	46.2524	46.4606
August	46.5293	46.2375	46.4261
September	46.6166	46.2375	46.4633
October	46.6107	46.4117	46.5085
November	46.6511	46.1580	46.4828
December	46.6731	46.4119	46.5191