YEARLY HIGH
9.7220 ILS
YEARLY LOW
8.9717 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2558 ILS

2019 OMR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the OMR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 9.7220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 8.9717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7503 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5744 to the December average rate of 9.0243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.7220 was down 0.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.8138, 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 48,610 ILS
2018 Average 46,690 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 44,859 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,751.55 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.6294
8.9693
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ILS 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 9.3983, compared to 9.1132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2907 ILS (High: 9.7220 / Low: 9.4314). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0984 ILS (High: 9.4399 / Low: 9.3415).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2907
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0984

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1570 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 9.5744) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.8859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6885 (+7.75%).

2019 Avg (January) 9.5744
2018 Avg (January) 8.8859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7220 9.4314 9.5744
February 9.4926 9.3669 9.4174
March 9.4399 9.3415 9.3973
April 9.4307 9.2564 9.3351
May 9.4367 9.2426 9.3237
June 9.4364 9.2647 9.3420
July 9.2848 9.0765 9.2082
August 9.2115 9.0265 9.1167
September 9.2163 9.0296 9.1427
October 9.2036 9.0322 9.1362
November 9.1615 8.9781 9.0511
December 9.0842 8.9717 9.0243