YEARLY HIGH
39.3320 NAD
YEARLY LOW
29.9862 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.3442 NAD

2018 OMR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 39.3320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 29.9862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3458 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.6543 to the December average rate of 36.9788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.3320 was up 4.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.5383, 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 196,660 NAD
2017 Average 172,789 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 149,931 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,728.82 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.7028
30.0030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to NAD 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 31.9173, compared to 36.7711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.9173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.7711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.4099 NAD (High: 37.7634 / Low: 34.3535). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0569 NAD (High: 31.2762 / Low: 30.2193).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.4099
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0569

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 1.0587 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 37.9778) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.1681), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8098 (+11.15%).

2018 Avg (September) 37.9778
2017 Avg (September) 34.1681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.4324 30.6412 31.6543
February 31.5742 29.9862 30.7280
March 31.2762 30.2193 30.7871
April 32.3064 30.7354 31.4419
May 33.1025 31.8800 32.5078
June 35.8810 32.6711 34.3847
July 35.9610 34.0403 34.9562
August 37.7634 34.3535 36.4045
September 39.3320 36.6680 37.9778
October 38.5923 36.7437 37.6840
November 37.5885 35.5631 36.6253
December 37.8394 35.5069 36.9788