2018 OMR to SRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 OMR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the OMR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 19.4294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 19.1961.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2333 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3795 to the December average rate of 19.3708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.4294 was down 0.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.6152, 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 SRD 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 19.3950, compared to 19.3721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0229 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.2044 SRD (High: 19.4005 / Low: 19.1961). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 SRD (High: 19.4005 / Low: 19.3961).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 0.0264 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 19.3961) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.5731), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1770 (-0.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4005 | 19.3253 | 19.3795 |
| February | 19.4107 | 19.3961 | 19.3992 |
| March | 19.4092 | 19.3957 | 19.3982 |
| April | 19.4189 | 19.3953 | 19.3995 |
| May | 19.4294 | 19.3348 | 19.3961 |
| June | 19.4005 | 19.3961 | 19.3978 |
| July | 19.4005 | 19.1961 | 19.3713 |
| August | 19.3817 | 19.3685 | 19.3723 |
| September | 19.4014 | 19.3670 | 19.3742 |
| October | 19.3842 | 19.3683 | 19.3724 |
| November | 19.3802 | 19.3662 | 19.3718 |
| December | 19.3768 | 19.3602 | 19.3708 |