YEARLY HIGH
21825.9388 SLL
YEARLY LOW
16375.2230 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
20036.2743 SLL

2018 OMR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 21825.9388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 16375.2230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5450.7158 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19909.8329 to the December average rate of 21791.4783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21825.9388 was up 9.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 19928.5965, 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 109,129,694 SLL
2017 Average 97,067,488 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 81,876,115 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,253,579.08 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22314.4550
16085.0308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SLL 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 19634.7826, compared to 20437.7661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 802.9835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19634.7826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20437.7661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4881.1099 SLL (High: 21797.0201 / Low: 16915.9102). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.7386 SLL (High: 21802.1178 / Low: 21786.3792).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4881.1099
November Spread (Stable) ±15.7386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2393.5402 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2393.5402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 21795.3363) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19605.5351), the exchange rate shifted by +2189.8012 (+11.17%).

2018 Avg (September) 21795.3363
2017 Avg (September) 19605.5351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19981.8355 19859.0722 19909.8329
February 20086.1244 19878.4175 19933.1562
March 20102.3109 19895.6708 19938.9257
April 20152.3770 19905.1694 19988.0773
May 20327.9749 19941.2791 20216.1218
June 20328.4501 16375.6057 17822.5816
July 16919.8654 16375.2230 16604.1495
August 21797.0201 16915.9102 18849.7189
September 21825.9388 21787.2279 21795.3363
October 21806.5945 21788.6990 21793.3296
November 21802.1178 21786.3792 21792.5838
December 21798.2094 21779.5926 21791.4783