YEARLY HIGH
183.3211 RUB
YEARLY LOW
144.5899 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
163.0860 RUB

2018 OMR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 183.3211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 144.5899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.7312 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.1770 to the December average rate of 175.5913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 183.3211 was up 15.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 159.1654, 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 916,606 RUB
2017 Average 757,198 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 722,950 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193,655.95 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

178.4598
144.3331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to RUB 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 154.3495, compared to 171.8224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.4728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.3495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.8224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 15.0116 RUB (High: 163.5468 / Low: 148.5352). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4150 RUB (High: 150.0284 / Low: 146.6135).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.0116
March Spread (Stable) ±3.4150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.5092 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 175.6159) against the same month in 2017 (average: 149.6913), the exchange rate shifted by +25.9245 (+17.32%).

2018 Avg (September) 175.6159
2017 Avg (September) 149.6913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 149.6571 145.2589 147.1770
February 151.6938 144.5899 147.7246
March 150.0284 146.6135 148.4006
April 163.5468 148.5352 157.8632
May 165.6771 158.8527 161.8860
June 165.8399 160.2270 163.0460
July 165.4066 160.4992 163.2548
August 177.2354 163.5776 172.5441
September 183.3211 170.2754 175.6159
October 173.8566 168.7455 171.1066
November 176.4605 170.4448 172.8216
December 180.8014 172.2542 175.5913