YEARLY HIGH
0.1030 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1016 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1026 OMR

2018 SAR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.1030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.1016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1027 to the December average rate of 0.1026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1030 was down 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 515 OMR
2017 Average 513 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 508 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.94 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1027
0.1026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.1026, compared to 0.1026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 OMR (High: 0.1030 / Low: 0.1016). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.1027 / Low: 0.1026).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1026) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1027), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.05%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1026
2017 Avg (May) 0.1027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1029 0.1026 0.1027
February 0.1027 0.1026 0.1026
March 0.1027 0.1026 0.1027
April 0.1027 0.1025 0.1027
May 0.1030 0.1016 0.1026
June 0.1027 0.1021 0.1026
July 0.1027 0.1026 0.1026
August 0.1027 0.1026 0.1026
September 0.1027 0.1025 0.1026
October 0.1027 0.1026 0.1026
November 0.1027 0.1026 0.1026
December 0.1027 0.1026 0.1026