YEARLY HIGH
6.9612 GEL
YEARLY LOW
6.2831 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4556 GEL

2018 OMR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 6.9612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 6.2831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6781 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6438 to the December average rate of 6.9153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.9612 was down 2.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.1511, 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 34,806 GEL
2017 Average 32,454 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 31,416 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,390.57 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9735
6.2751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GEL 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 6.4118, compared to 6.4995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.5707 GEL (High: 6.9254 / Low: 6.3548). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 GEL (High: 6.3646 / Low: 6.3487).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5707
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

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 0.2547 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.9153) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.8168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0986 (+1.45%).

2018 Avg (December) 6.9153
2017 Avg (December) 6.8168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7321 6.4023 6.6438
February 6.4396 6.3425 6.3890
March 6.4006 6.3222 6.3555
April 6.4079 6.2831 6.3333
May 6.4398 6.3190 6.3735
June 6.4079 6.3489 6.3754
July 6.3646 6.3487 6.3577
August 6.4493 6.3554 6.4102
September 6.4589 6.3544 6.3815
October 6.3843 6.3548 6.3589
November 6.9254 6.3548 6.5734
December 6.9612 6.8794 6.9153