YEARLY HIGH
39801.9352 IDR
YEARLY LOW
34562.2200 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
36791.9049 IDR

2018 OMR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 39801.9352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 34562.2200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5239.7152 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34834.3653 to the December average rate of 37707.1536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39801.9352 was up 12.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 35276.9088, 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 199,009,676 IDR
2017 Average 173,732,228 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 172,811,100 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,198,576.15 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39915.9884
34372.3995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to IDR 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 35749.2715, compared to 37834.5384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2085.2669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35749.2715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37834.5384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2080.1861 IDR (High: 39298.2848 / Low: 37218.0987). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 140.7758 IDR (High: 37489.3244 / Low: 37348.5486).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2080.1861
September Spread (Stable) ±140.7758

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1351.0700 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1351.0700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 39454.0227) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35113.8272), the exchange rate shifted by +4340.1955 (+12.36%).

2018 Avg (October) 39454.0227
2017 Avg (October) 35113.8272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35229.7330 34562.2200 34834.3653
February 35644.7893 34838.6699 35282.0849
March 35808.6715 35645.3473 35743.0893
April 36058.2034 35742.7750 35854.1896
May 36848.7105 36131.4447 36457.3092
June 36933.9737 35981.6953 36324.5906
July 37256.6517 36910.1253 37083.4257
August 37373.3824 37131.0998 37232.5123
September 37489.3244 37348.5486 37427.1633
October 39801.9352 37874.9369 39454.0227
November 39298.2848 37218.0987 38102.9527
December 37978.7212 37092.2304 37707.1536