YEARLY HIGH
3.6411 LYD
YEARLY LOW
3.4368 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5425 LYD

2018 OMR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 3.6411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 3.4368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2043 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4940 to the December average rate of 3.6285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.6411 was down 3.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.7585, 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 18,206 LYD
2017 Average 18,085 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 17,184 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,021.50 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.6461
3.4339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LYD 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 3.4845, compared to 3.6004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0858 LYD (High: 3.5268 / Low: 3.4410). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 LYD (High: 3.6411 / Low: 3.6139).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0858
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0400 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.6285) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0824 (+2.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.6285
2017 Avg (December) 3.5460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5268 3.4410 3.4940
February 3.4731 3.4415 3.4540
March 3.4660 3.4368 3.4516
April 3.4794 3.4409 3.4526
May 3.5571 3.4791 3.5179
June 3.5598 3.5169 3.5369
July 3.5851 3.5452 3.5657
August 3.6251 3.5819 3.6007
September 3.6100 3.5789 3.5896
October 3.6197 3.5713 3.5936
November 3.6368 3.5972 3.6243
December 3.6411 3.6139 3.6285