YEARLY HIGH
124.2251 SDG
YEARLY LOW
18.1050 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.5113 SDG

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 621,125 SDG
2017 Average 86,153 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 90,525 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 530,600.20 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

134.3178
7.6592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.5558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.4668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±77.2392
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1564

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 123.6235
2017 Avg (December) 17.4817

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