YEARLY HIGH
289.6942 VUV
YEARLY LOW
267.3582 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
280.2952 VUV

2018 OMR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 289.6942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 267.3582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.3360 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 273.3710 to the December average rate of 287.8832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 289.6942 was up 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 289.2911, 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 1,448,471 VUV
2017 Average 1,388,456 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 1,336,791 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,680.18 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

289.9757
271.0576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to VUV 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 275.6499, compared to 284.9405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.2906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 275.6499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 284.9405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 9.2285 VUV (High: 276.8339 / Low: 267.6054). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1919 VUV (High: 281.9666 / Low: 281.7747).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.2285
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1919

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7369 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 288.3992) against the same month in 2017 (average: 274.2083), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1910 (+5.18%).

2018 Avg (October) 288.3992
2017 Avg (October) 274.2083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 276.1472 267.3582 273.3710
February 276.8339 267.6054 272.6341
March 276.4659 271.9233 273.8719
April 277.1434 272.3942 275.0159
May 282.5549 277.9470 279.6964
June 283.7414 276.6769 279.3101
July 283.8289 279.9493 281.9514
August 281.9666 281.7747 281.8294
September 282.2534 281.7528 281.8576
October 289.6942 281.7981 288.3992
November 289.3936 286.1651 287.7220
December 288.8490 285.4784 287.8832