2018 OMR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.6132 QAR

YEARLY LOW

9.3850 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.4583 QAR

2018 OMR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 9.6132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 9.3850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2282 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4551 to the December average rate of 9.4715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.6132 was down 5.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.1827, 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 48,066 QAR

2017 Average 47,749 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 46,925 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,141.07 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.4732

9.4527

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to QAR 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 9.4574, compared to 9.4591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4574

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1584 QAR (High: 9.6132 / Low: 9.4548). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 QAR (High: 9.4590 / Low: 9.4566).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1584

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 9.4715) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.5293), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0577 (-0.61%).

2018 Avg (December) 9.4715

2017 Avg (December) 9.5293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.4647	9.4180	9.4551
February	9.4630	9.4545	9.4583
March	9.4648	9.4567	9.4588
April	9.4676	9.4565	9.4584
May	9.4709	9.4267	9.4564
June	9.4590	9.4566	9.4576
July	9.4596	9.4561	9.4578
August	9.4622	9.4227	9.4551
September	9.4729	9.4558	9.4597
October	9.4603	9.4138	9.4560
November	9.4617	9.3850	9.4544
December	9.6132	9.4548	9.4715