YEARLY HIGH
44.9431 MDL
YEARLY LOW
42.4995 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.6459 MDL

2018 OMR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 44.9431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 42.4995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4436 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.0234 to the December average rate of 44.6063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.9431 was down 14.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.5354, 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 224,715 MDL
2017 Average 239,535 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 212,497 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,218.04 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.7939
42.5418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MDL 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 43.3750, compared to 43.9168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.3750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.9168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.3782 MDL (High: 44.6621 / Low: 43.2839). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5751 MDL (High: 43.0745 / Low: 42.4995).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3782
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5751

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7088 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 44.6063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 44.6240), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0177 (-0.04%).

2018 Avg (December) 44.6063
2017 Avg (December) 44.6240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.6621 43.2839 44.0234
February 43.7786 42.9737 43.3146
March 43.3939 42.7360 43.0388
April 43.0745 42.4995 42.7295
May 44.1681 42.8644 43.3213
June 44.1582 43.5070 43.8223
July 43.9064 43.0242 43.4059
August 43.6554 42.8844 43.2020
September 43.9474 43.2866 43.6606
October 44.6324 43.8449 44.1833
November 44.7926 44.1383 44.4429
December 44.9431 43.9906 44.6063