2018 OMR to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 OMR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the OMR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 23922.6993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 23204.2965.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 718.4028 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23398.2364 to the December average rate of 23778.3313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23922.6993 was down 3.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 24701.8681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
OMR to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23417.6106, compared to 23598.6757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 181.0651 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 436.2648 GNF (High: 23840.7500 / Low: 23404.4852). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 62.0651 GNF (High: 23482.4103 / Low: 23420.3452).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 14.0257 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 23778.3313) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23426.5099), the exchange rate shifted by +351.8214 (+1.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23501.2932 | 23340.3104 | 23398.2364 |
| February | 23466.1437 | 23363.3329 | 23397.9993 |
| March | 23470.0026 | 23375.4613 | 23398.0413 |
| April | 23454.6673 | 23309.0639 | 23431.3478 |
| May | 23476.5601 | 23338.9515 | 23417.3221 |
| June | 23482.4103 | 23420.3452 | 23462.7168 |
| July | 23624.1743 | 23446.0128 | 23507.3610 |
| August | 23636.6092 | 23204.2965 | 23501.3073 |
| September | 23714.6910 | 23491.6825 | 23551.5500 |
| October | 23700.9909 | 23410.2662 | 23590.8382 |
| November | 23840.7500 | 23404.4852 | 23662.6664 |
| December | 23922.6993 | 23592.8325 | 23778.3313 |