YEARLY HIGH
10.7764 RON
YEARLY LOW
9.6561 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2426 RON

2018 OMR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 10.7764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 9.6561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1203 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9040 to the December average rate of 10.6149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.7764 was down 4.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.2787, 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 53,882 RON
2017 Average 52,589 RON
Yearly Trough Low 48,280 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,601.59 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.7356
9.7092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to RON 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 9.9921, compared to 10.4931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.4399 RON (High: 10.4606 / Low: 10.0207). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1636 RON (High: 10.4280 / Low: 10.2644).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4399
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.1092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 10.6501) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.2442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4059 (+3.96%).

2018 Avg (November) 10.6501
2017 Avg (November) 10.2442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1165 9.7270 9.9040
February 9.9208 9.6561 9.7948
March 9.8975 9.6985 9.8178
April 10.0206 9.7298 9.8626
May 10.4606 10.0207 10.1994
June 10.4833 10.2579 10.3738
July 10.4056 10.2297 10.3312
August 10.6825 10.2830 10.4544
September 10.4280 10.2644 10.3557
October 10.7059 10.4549 10.5526
November 10.7764 10.5890 10.6501
December 10.7047 10.5029 10.6149