2018 OMR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3970.5201 LBP

YEARLY LOW

3899.2913 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

3929.4829 LBP

2018 OMR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 3970.5201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 3899.2913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.2288 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3933.3411 to the December average rate of 3919.6176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3970.5201 was up 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 3969.7462, 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 19,852,601 LBP

2017 Average 19,592,171 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 19,496,456 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 356,144.24 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3936.3619

3918.0954

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LBP 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 3931.1757, compared to 3927.7901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3931.1757

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3927.7901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 58.9748 LBP (High: 3967.2769 / Low: 3908.3021). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.9914 LBP (High: 3935.0112 / Low: 3912.0198).

May Spread (Volatile) ±58.9748

December Spread (Stable) ±22.9914

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 9.4814 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3933.3411) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3915.9706), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3705 (+0.44%).

2018 Avg (January) 3933.3411

2017 Avg (January) 3915.9706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3970.5201	3912.8357	3933.3411
February	3947.4504	3916.8322	3932.9043
March	3961.0950	3923.2782	3934.8397
April	3947.1319	3914.9080	3928.0980
May	3967.2769	3908.3021	3930.4991
June	3943.7854	3914.7770	3927.3721
July	3947.1011	3902.1545	3926.9963
August	3956.3345	3915.0357	3929.9920
September	3952.5769	3919.8598	3932.3399
October	3935.9454	3911.8940	3928.6960
November	3955.7862	3899.2913	3929.0991
December	3935.0112	3912.0198	3919.6176