2018 OMR to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 OMR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the OMR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 114013.6838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 92541.4611.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21472.2227 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93621.1978 to the December average rate of 109750.8080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 114013.6838 was up 23.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 92602.6301, 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 IRR 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 100028.1085, compared to 111278.7527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11250.6442 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 12557.0382 IRR (High: 109523.6098 / Low: 96966.5716). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 78.0983 IRR (High: 110431.1101 / Low: 110353.0118).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1689.1432 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 112535.3418) against the same month in 2017 (average: 85312.5149), the exchange rate shifted by +27222.8269 (+31.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 95951.8138 | 92541.4611 | 93621.1978 |
| February | 96847.5485 | 95983.7597 | 96278.9932 |
| March | 97662.0241 | 96885.7943 | 97399.5936 |
| April | 97777.3025 | 97270.2839 | 97441.7707 |
| May | 109523.6098 | 96966.5716 | 105397.7790 |
| June | 110684.6132 | 109552.8929 | 110029.3170 |
| July | 113861.1427 | 110734.7125 | 112420.1764 |
| August | 114013.6838 | 112093.7591 | 112535.3418 |
| September | 112354.3190 | 112087.8916 | 112137.8195 |
| October | 112105.9409 | 110357.2037 | 110448.6763 |
| November | 110431.1101 | 110353.0118 | 110379.6942 |
| December | 110425.4689 | 109300.3273 | 109750.8080 |