YEARLY HIGH
3.5994 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.3930 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5043 SGD

2018 OMR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 3.5994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 3.3930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2063 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4331 to the December average rate of 3.5610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.5994 was down 4.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.7678, 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 17,997 SGD
2017 Average 17,927 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 16,965 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,031.74 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.6007
3.3995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SGD 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 3.4462, compared to 3.5624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0939 SGD (High: 3.5541 / Low: 3.4602). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0351 SGD (High: 3.5746 / Low: 3.5395).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0939
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3.5839) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5319), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0520 (+1.47%).

2018 Avg (October) 3.5839
2017 Avg (October) 3.5319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4740 3.3930 3.4331
February 3.4586 3.3991 3.4287
March 3.4345 3.3978 3.4163
April 3.4497 3.3990 3.4186
May 3.4968 3.4561 3.4783
June 3.5541 3.4602 3.5023
July 3.5560 3.5205 3.5399
August 3.5846 3.5377 3.5559
September 3.5822 3.5428 3.5624
October 3.5994 3.5631 3.5839
November 3.5965 3.5582 3.5716
December 3.5746 3.5395 3.5610