YEARLY HIGH
20.1675 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
18.9703 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.5438 GTQ

2018 OMR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 20.1675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 18.9703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1972 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0963 to the December average rate of 20.0853, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.1675 was up 2.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.6861, 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 100,837 GTQ
2017 Average 95,461 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 94,852 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,985.79 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.1843
18.9974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GTQ 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 19.2486, compared to 19.8389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.4147 GTQ (High: 20.0636 / Low: 19.6489). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0454 GTQ (High: 19.1489 / Low: 19.1035).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4147
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0461 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 20.0700) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.0943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9757 (+5.11%).

2018 Avg (October) 20.0700
2017 Avg (October) 19.0943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1916 18.9703 19.0963
February 19.1489 19.1035 19.1232
March 19.2851 19.1571 19.2240
April 19.2862 19.1903 19.2594
May 19.4412 19.2057 19.3270
June 19.5038 19.4203 19.4620
July 19.5160 19.4539 19.4711
August 19.6652 19.4428 19.4934
September 20.0636 19.6489 19.8895
October 20.1675 19.9468 20.0700
November 20.0739 19.8823 20.0239
December 20.1132 20.0459 20.0853