YEARLY HIGH
2.6017 USD
YEARLY LOW
2.5890 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5975 USD

2018 OMR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 2.6017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 2.5890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5975 to the December average rate of 2.5973, 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 2.6017 was up 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6016, 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 13,008 USD
2017 Average 12,985 USD
Yearly Trough Low 12,945 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.35 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5978
2.5972
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to USD 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 2.5975, compared to 2.5975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0127 USD (High: 2.6017 / Low: 2.5890). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 USD (High: 2.5978 / Low: 2.5972).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.5972) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.02%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.5972
2017 Avg (May) 2.5968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6001 2.5912 2.5975
February 2.5992 2.5972 2.5976
March 2.5990 2.5972 2.5975
April 2.6003 2.5971 2.5977
May 2.6017 2.5890 2.5972
June 2.5978 2.5972 2.5975
July 2.5980 2.5972 2.5976
August 2.5988 2.5970 2.5975
September 2.6014 2.5968 2.5978
October 2.5991 2.5970 2.5975
November 2.5986 2.5967 2.5974
December 2.5981 2.5959 2.5973