YEARLY HIGH
0.0290 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0268 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0283 OMR

2018 SCR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0277 to the December average rate of 0.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0290 was down 2.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 145 OMR
2017 Average 142 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 134 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.89 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0287
0.0276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0283, compared to 0.0283 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) 0.0283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0015 OMR (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0275). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0283).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0283) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0286), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.22%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0283
2017 Avg (February) 0.0286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0282 0.0272 0.0277
February 0.0290 0.0275 0.0283
March 0.0286 0.0273 0.0282
April 0.0286 0.0280 0.0286
May 0.0287 0.0274 0.0285
June 0.0286 0.0284 0.0285
July 0.0284 0.0283 0.0284
August 0.0284 0.0283 0.0283
September 0.0283 0.0268 0.0282
October 0.0283 0.0277 0.0282
November 0.0282 0.0281 0.0282
December 0.0282 0.0276 0.0282