YEARLY HIGH
5.6106 FJD
YEARLY LOW
5.1761 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4085 FJD

2018 OMR to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 5.6106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 5.1761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4345 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2488 to the December average rate of 5.5138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.6106 was up 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.5421, 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 28,053 FJD
2017 Average 26,740 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 25,880 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,172.61 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.6041
5.2103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to FJD 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 5.3111, compared to 5.5059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1948 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1667 FJD (High: 5.3428 / Low: 5.1761). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0745 FJD (High: 5.4320 / Low: 5.3576).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1667
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0713 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 5.5713) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.3196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2517 (+4.73%).

2018 Avg (October) 5.5713
2017 Avg (October) 5.3196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3428 5.1761 5.2488
February 5.2857 5.1768 5.2431
March 5.3172 5.2136 5.2734
April 5.3783 5.2373 5.3013
May 5.4320 5.3576 5.4010
June 5.4675 5.3327 5.3991
July 5.4867 5.4068 5.4490
August 5.5461 5.4276 5.4819
September 5.5643 5.4791 5.5195
October 5.6106 5.5063 5.5713
November 5.6068 5.4596 5.5000
December 5.5746 5.4455 5.5138