2018 OMR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.4914 LSL

YEARLY LOW

29.9813 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.3522 LSL

2018 OMR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 40.4914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 29.9813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5101 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.6580 to the December average rate of 37.0459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.4914 was up 7.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.6344, 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 202,457 LSL

2017 Average 172,835 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 149,906 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,550.73 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.0656

29.9878

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LSL 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 31.9361, compared to 36.7683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.9361

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.7683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3.8549 LSL (High: 40.4914 / Low: 36.6366). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9086 LSL (High: 31.1731 / Low: 30.2645).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.8549

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1444 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 38.3091) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.1575), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1516 (+12.15%).

2018 Avg (September) 38.3091

2017 Avg (September) 34.1575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.4324	30.7476	31.6580
February	31.5930	29.9813	30.7443
March	31.1731	30.2645	30.7980
April	32.3748	30.7310	31.4211
May	33.1025	31.8964	32.5711
June	35.8918	32.6646	34.4241
July	35.9740	34.0273	34.8338
August	37.9788	34.3275	36.0785
September	40.4914	36.6366	38.3091
October	38.6933	36.7502	37.7435
November	37.5823	35.5631	36.5990
December	37.8204	35.4816	37.0459