2018 OMR to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9935 GHS

YEARLY LOW

11.4544 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.1632 GHS

2018 OMR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 12.9935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 11.4544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5392 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7948 to the December average rate of 12.7744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.9935 was up 4.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.3971, 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 64,968 GHS

2017 Average 57,128 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 57,272 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,695.75 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.9008

11.3839

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GHS 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 11.7675, compared to 12.5589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7675

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.7327 GHS (High: 12.9909 / Low: 12.2581). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1325 GHS (High: 11.5869 / Low: 11.4544).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7327

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1796 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 12.7744) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.7182), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0562 (+9.01%).

2018 Avg (December) 12.7744

2017 Avg (December) 11.7182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.8894	11.6959	11.7948
February	11.7253	11.5335	11.6152
March	11.5869	11.4544	11.5103
April	11.6561	11.4735	11.5397
May	12.2242	11.6533	11.8728
June	12.4417	12.1638	12.2720
July	12.5353	12.3586	12.4515
August	12.6614	12.2564	12.4630
September	12.9909	12.2581	12.4403
October	12.8829	12.4329	12.5954
November	12.9018	12.4285	12.6290
December	12.9935	12.5006	12.7744