2018 OMR to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 OMR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the OMR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 124.2251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 18.1050.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.1200 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2141 to the December average rate of 123.6235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 578.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 124.2251 was up 582.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.2104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
OMR to SDG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 41.5558, compared to 79.4668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.9109 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 77.2392 SDG (High: 123.9710 / Low: 46.7317). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1564 SDG (High: 18.2614 / Low: 18.1050).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1394 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 123.6235) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.4817), the exchange rate shifted by +106.1418 (+607.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.2614 | 18.1050 | 18.2141 |
| February | 47.1483 | 18.2550 | 43.3753 |
| March | 47.2370 | 46.7526 | 46.9736 |
| April | 47.1877 | 46.7210 | 47.0243 |
| May | 47.1912 | 46.7490 | 46.9154 |
| June | 47.0916 | 46.7071 | 46.8323 |
| July | 46.9330 | 46.6146 | 46.7765 |
| August | 46.9570 | 46.7302 | 46.8103 |
| September | 46.9672 | 46.7268 | 46.8240 |
| October | 123.9710 | 46.7317 | 89.0034 |
| November | 124.0893 | 122.7024 | 123.7629 |
| December | 124.2251 | 123.3580 | 123.6235 |