YEARLY HIGH
40.5278 MVR
YEARLY LOW
39.9052 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.1093 MVR

2018 OMR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 40.5278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 39.9052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6226 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.0096 to the December average rate of 40.1407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.5278 was down 0.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.5573, 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 202,639 MVR
2017 Average 200,407 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 199,526 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,113.01 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.2948
39.9836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MVR 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 40.1179, compared to 40.1008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.1179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.1008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.4317 MVR (High: 40.4313 / Low: 39.9996). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0548 MVR (High: 40.1741 / Low: 40.1193).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4317
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1452 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 40.2689) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.1785), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0904 (+0.23%).

2018 Avg (May) 40.2689
2017 Avg (May) 40.1785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.0678 39.9052 40.0096
February 40.1658 39.9982 40.0975
March 40.1644 40.0023 40.1301
April 40.4313 39.9996 40.0774
May 40.5278 40.1300 40.2689
June 40.2870 39.9976 40.1237
July 40.3853 39.9976 40.0748
August 40.1798 40.0003 40.0956
September 40.1647 39.9942 40.0655
October 40.1622 39.9955 40.0863
November 40.1741 40.1193 40.1419
December 40.1852 40.1114 40.1407