2018 OMR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.8420 SAR

YEARLY LOW

9.7093 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7426 SAR

2018 OMR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 9.8420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 9.7093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1327 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7412 to the December average rate of 9.7441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.8420 was up 0.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.7566, 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 49,210 SAR

2017 Average 48,700 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 48,547 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 663.46 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.7452

9.7408

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SAR 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 9.7421, compared to 9.7431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7421

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1327 SAR (High: 9.8420 / Low: 9.7093). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 SAR (High: 9.7441 / Low: 9.7397).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1327

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 9.7437) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.7390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+0.05%).

2018 Avg (May) 9.7437

2017 Avg (May) 9.7390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7512	9.7177	9.7412
February	9.7476	9.7389	9.7419
March	9.7463	9.7387	9.7414
April	9.7519	9.7377	9.7416
May	9.8420	9.7093	9.7437
June	9.7907	9.7397	9.7429
July	9.7441	9.7397	9.7418
August	9.7465	9.7396	9.7419
September	9.7565	9.7383	9.7431
October	9.7480	9.7394	9.7428
November	9.7504	9.7409	9.7448
December	9.7490	9.7375	9.7441