YEARLY HIGH
1.8732 XDR
YEARLY LOW
1.7790 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8324 XDR

2018 OMR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1.8732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.7790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0942 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8063 to the December average rate of 1.8670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8732 was down 3.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9434, 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 9,366 XDR
2017 Average 9,366 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 8,895 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 471.09 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8754
1.7802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XDR 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 1.8055, compared to 1.8593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0445 XDR (High: 1.8271 / Low: 1.7826). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 XDR (High: 1.8569 / Low: 1.8500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0445
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.8675) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0230 (+1.25%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.8675
2017 Avg (November) 1.8445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8271 1.7826 1.8063
February 1.7992 1.7793 1.7882
March 1.7992 1.7790 1.7882
April 1.8066 1.7821 1.7916
May 1.8410 1.8105 1.8219
June 1.8487 1.8252 1.8370
July 1.8589 1.8370 1.8492
August 1.8643 1.8512 1.8568
September 1.8569 1.8500 1.8532
October 1.8706 1.8559 1.8622
November 1.8732 1.8619 1.8675
December 1.8719 1.8616 1.8670