2018 OMR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

419.8872 LRD

YEARLY LOW

315.5469 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

373.8692 LRD

2018 OMR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 419.8872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 315.5469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.3404 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 329.5127 to the December average rate of 409.3330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 419.8872 was up 28.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 326.4467, 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 2,099,436 LRD

2017 Average 1,356,787 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 1,577,734 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 521,701.89 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

417.9276

319.8712

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LRD 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 342.7227, compared to 405.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 62.2931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 342.7227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 405.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 30.5265 LRD (High: 419.8872 / Low: 389.3607). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7952 LRD (High: 410.6591 / Low: 407.8639).

July Spread (Volatile) ±30.5265

December Spread (Stable) ±2.7952

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.6119 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 403.2383) against the same month in 2017 (average: 240.8102), the exchange rate shifted by +162.4281 (+67.45%).

2018 Avg (July) 403.2383

2017 Avg (July) 240.8102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	335.7020	318.5482	329.5127
February	339.0202	315.5469	328.0425
March	341.8351	338.6283	340.4877
April	342.6990	338.8395	340.5673
May	359.0651	340.3365	347.7277
June	389.3617	359.2618	369.9980
July	419.8872	389.3607	403.2383
August	401.5142	393.6318	398.6264
September	415.2633	400.6285	402.2350
October	408.2518	404.1273	406.9059
November	410.7795	406.7510	409.7562
December	410.6591	407.8639	409.3330