YEARLY HIGH
6.9577 WST
YEARLY LOW
6.7443 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8290 WST

2019 OMR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the OMR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 6.9577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 6.7443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2134 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7812 to the December average rate of 6.8579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.9577 was up 1.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.8316, 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 34,789 WST
2018 Average 33,359 WST
Yearly Trough Low 33,722 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,067.03 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.8967
6.7634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to WST 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 6.7901, compared to 6.8680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1276 WST (High: 6.9577 / Low: 6.8302). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0525 WST (High: 6.8038 / Low: 6.7512).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1276
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 6.8756) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.7238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1518 (+2.26%).

2019 Avg (August) 6.8756
2018 Avg (August) 6.7238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8112 6.7569 6.7812
February 6.8043 6.7443 6.7745
March 6.8038 6.7512 6.7757
April 6.8301 6.7548 6.7811
May 6.8449 6.7886 6.8148
June 6.8501 6.7775 6.8131
July 6.8630 6.7748 6.8210
August 6.9577 6.8302 6.8756
September 6.9496 6.8513 6.8852
October 6.9433 6.8530 6.8856
November 6.9335 6.8398 6.8826
December 6.9276 6.8254 6.8579