2018 OMR to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 OMR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the OMR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 646380.0130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 25.8993.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 646354.1137 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2455 to the December average rate of 645400.8431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2458988.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 646380.0130 was up 2267583.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.5040, 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 VEF 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 110488.6545, compared to 548420.6764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 437932.0219 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 368947.0856 VEF (High: 645523.5803 / Low: 276576.4947). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3179 VEF (High: 27.2172 / Low: 25.8993).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 59.4294 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 645473.7135) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.1495), the exchange rate shifted by +645447.5639 (+2468295.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2172 | 25.8993 | 26.2455 |
| February | 75222.1928 | 25.9338 | 42450.2178 |
| March | 104543.7727 | 75145.8752 | 94497.1707 |
| April | 173696.8837 | 104512.2771 | 129997.1483 |
| May | 207580.0553 | 178964.7577 | 188411.2665 |
| June | 207679.0599 | 207518.4533 | 207549.8781 |
| July | 276641.1632 | 207513.6027 | 236506.7375 |
| August | 645523.5803 | 276576.4947 | 472280.0435 |
| September | 646380.0130 | 645233.5801 | 645473.7135 |
| October | 645807.1271 | 645277.1473 | 645414.2841 |
| November | 645732.8304 | 645249.8221 | 645448.4367 |
| December | 645600.1970 | 645048.8217 | 645400.8431 |