YEARLY HIGH
9562.4010 MGA
YEARLY LOW
7991.1968 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
8680.8059 MGA

2018 OMR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 9562.4010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 7991.1968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1571.2042 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8422.6589 to the December average rate of 9223.9531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9562.4010 was up 8.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 8775.0722, 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 47,812,005 MGA
2017 Average 40,553,212 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 39,955,984 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,856,021.00 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9461.2228
8067.3080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MGA 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 8398.3042, compared to 8963.3077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 565.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8398.3042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8963.3077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 523.2991 MGA (High: 9562.4010 / Low: 9039.1019). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 141.5537 MGA (High: 8668.2807 / Low: 8526.7270).

December Spread (Volatile) ±523.2991
August Spread (Stable) ±141.5537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 190.5992 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -190.5992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 9223.9531) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8380.8873), the exchange rate shifted by +843.0658 (+10.06%).

2018 Avg (December) 9223.9531
2017 Avg (December) 8380.8873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8505.1503 8323.2917 8422.6589
February 8389.6095 8116.7355 8232.0597
March 8351.0615 7991.1968 8183.4676
April 8454.5760 8311.6451 8354.7411
May 8642.6807 8375.8619 8463.6222
June 8842.3587 8604.4548 8733.2754
July 8803.5406 8520.9372 8685.0574
August 8668.2807 8526.7270 8592.0747
September 8933.0499 8667.8979 8838.1132
October 9203.1647 8926.1465 9095.5846
November 9533.4846 9154.3224 9345.0632
December 9562.4010 9039.1019 9223.9531