YEARLY HIGH
1.8483 JOD
YEARLY LOW
1.8369 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8431 JOD

2018 OMR to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 1.8483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 1.8369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8431 to the December average rate of 1.8434, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8483 was up 0.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8469, 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 9,242 JOD
2017 Average 9,209 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 9,185 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.07 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8440
1.8420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to JOD 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 1.8429, compared to 1.8432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0090 JOD (High: 1.8459 / Low: 1.8369). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 JOD (High: 1.8437 / Low: 1.8424).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.8438) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8409), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+0.16%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.8438
2017 Avg (September) 1.8409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8456 1.8393 1.8431
February 1.8447 1.8415 1.8429
March 1.8436 1.8409 1.8422
April 1.8449 1.8402 1.8431
May 1.8459 1.8369 1.8427
June 1.8462 1.8428 1.8437
July 1.8448 1.8427 1.8431
August 1.8452 1.8427 1.8432
September 1.8483 1.8424 1.8438
October 1.8441 1.8426 1.8430
November 1.8437 1.8424 1.8429
December 1.8452 1.8424 1.8434