2018 OMR to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.2639 SZL

YEARLY LOW

30.0355 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.3777 SZL

2018 OMR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 40.2639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 30.0355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2284 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.6871 to the December average rate of 36.9803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.2639 was up 6.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.6517, 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 201,320 SZL

2017 Average 172,847 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 150,178 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,141.96 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.0637

30.0165

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SZL 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 31.9434, compared to 36.8119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.9434

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.6534 SZL (High: 38.0484 / Low: 34.3951). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9782 SZL (High: 31.2503 / Low: 30.2721).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.6534

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9782

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1135 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 38.3098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.1373), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1724 (+12.22%).

2018 Avg (September) 38.3098

2017 Avg (September) 34.1373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.5595	30.8061	31.6871
February	31.6060	30.0355	30.7705
March	31.2503	30.2721	30.7745
April	32.3269	30.6879	31.4114
May	33.1502	31.8840	32.5739
June	35.8616	32.6767	34.4431
July	35.9588	34.0403	34.8348
August	38.0484	34.3951	36.4165
September	40.2639	36.6851	38.3098
October	38.6932	36.7252	37.7219
November	37.7767	35.5898	36.6084
December	37.8176	35.4718	36.9803