2018 OMR to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1341.2606 SYP

YEARLY LOW

1333.3117 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1337.7619 SYP

2018 OMR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 1341.2606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 1333.3117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9489 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1337.8226 to the December average rate of 1337.6347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1341.2606 was up 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 1339.7210, 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 6,706,303 SYP

2017 Average 4,323,579 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 6,666,559 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,744.58 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1338.0149

1337.5543

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SYP 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 1337.7304, compared to 1337.7934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1337.7304

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1337.7934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 7.9489 SYP (High: 1341.2606 / Low: 1333.3117). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9316 SYP (High: 1338.4498 / Low: 1337.5182).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.9489

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1860 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1860

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1337.5927) against the same month in 2017 (average: 556.6347), the exchange rate shifted by +780.9580 (+140.30%).

2018 Avg (May) 1337.5927

2017 Avg (May) 556.6347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1339.2140	1334.6229	1337.8226
February	1338.8106	1337.2943	1337.7619
March	1338.4498	1337.5182	1337.6895
April	1339.1215	1337.4939	1337.7787
May	1341.2606	1333.3117	1337.5927
June	1339.5199	1337.5412	1337.7374
July	1339.3351	1337.2813	1337.8548
August	1338.9455	1337.3829	1337.7993
September	1340.9425	1337.2593	1337.9765
October	1339.0045	1337.3920	1337.8259
November	1338.2874	1337.3451	1337.6690
December	1338.5069	1336.5011	1337.6347