YEARLY HIGH
1517.8080 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1361.9906 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1443.5448 XOF

2018 OMR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1517.8080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1361.9906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 155.8175 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1396.7464 to the December average rate of 1497.5100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1517.8080 was down 6.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 1630.3483, 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 7,589,040 XOF
2017 Average 7,560,857 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 6,809,953 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 779,087.31 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1510.8885
1368.2371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XOF 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 1407.7867, compared to 1479.3028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 71.5161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1407.7867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1479.3028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 58.0162 XOF (High: 1428.3485 / Low: 1370.3323). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.4786 XOF (High: 1463.5745 / Low: 1449.0959).

January Spread (Volatile) ±58.0162
July Spread (Stable) ±14.4786

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 16.6216 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1499.0009) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1450.7660), the exchange rate shifted by +48.2349 (+3.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 1499.0009
2017 Avg (November) 1450.7660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1428.3485 1370.3323 1396.7464
February 1397.4634 1361.9906 1380.1247
March 1391.0057 1367.6369 1381.3719
April 1410.1510 1375.7113 1388.1809
May 1476.7145 1420.8918 1441.2453
June 1473.4897 1443.4382 1459.0513
July 1463.5745 1449.0959 1457.0657
August 1502.2035 1455.1989 1476.5061
September 1473.7695 1446.7175 1462.6082
October 1505.6961 1470.0387 1483.1259
November 1517.8080 1487.9833 1499.0009
December 1506.4666 1482.5474 1497.5100