2018 OMR to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0793 GBP

YEARLY LOW

1.8111 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9477 GBP

2018 OMR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 2.0793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 1.8111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2682 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8801 to the December average rate of 2.0502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0793 was down 3.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1583, 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 10,396 GBP

2017 Average 10,084 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 9,055 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,340.99 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0705

1.8275

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GBP 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 1.8883, compared to 2.0070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8883

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0969 GBP (High: 1.9236 / Low: 1.8267). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0409 GBP (High: 1.9947 / Low: 1.9538).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0969

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.0502) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1124 (+5.80%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.0502

2017 Avg (December) 1.9378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9236	1.8267	1.8801
February	1.8883	1.8209	1.8596
March	1.8855	1.8242	1.8595
April	1.8865	1.8111	1.8477
May	1.9597	1.9080	1.9291
June	1.9864	1.9352	1.9540
July	1.9947	1.9538	1.9716
August	2.0462	1.9789	2.0186
September	2.0201	1.9573	1.9922
October	2.0446	1.9628	1.9957
November	2.0385	1.9784	2.0136
December	2.0793	2.0325	2.0502