YEARLY HIGH
0.1036 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0928 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0977 OMR

2018 RON to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1010 to the December average rate of 0.0942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1036 was up 2.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 518 OMR
2017 Average 476 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 464 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.83 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1029
0.0931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to OMR 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 0.1001, compared to 0.0953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0042 OMR (High: 0.0998 / Low: 0.0956). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 OMR (High: 0.0974 / Low: 0.0959).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1021) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+12.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1021
2017 Avg (February) 0.0908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1028 0.0988 0.1010
February 0.1036 0.1008 0.1021
March 0.1031 0.1010 0.1019
April 0.1028 0.0998 0.1014
May 0.0998 0.0956 0.0981
June 0.0975 0.0954 0.0964
July 0.0978 0.0961 0.0968
August 0.0972 0.0936 0.0957
September 0.0974 0.0959 0.0966
October 0.0956 0.0934 0.0948
November 0.0944 0.0928 0.0939
December 0.0952 0.0934 0.0942