YEARLY HIGH
1268.3930 AMD
YEARLY LOW
1242.8205 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1254.4223 AMD

2018 OMR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1268.3930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1242.8205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.5725 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1253.8640 to the December average rate of 1258.8903, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1268.3930 was down 0.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 1270.6526, 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 6,341,965 AMD
2017 Average 6,264,815 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 6,214,102 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,862.50 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1263.6261
1246.6089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AMD 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 1252.3029, compared to 1256.5418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1252.3029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1256.5418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 18.5037 AMD (High: 1268.3930 / Low: 1249.8892). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1610 AMD (High: 1249.9815 / Low: 1242.8205).

November Spread (Volatile) ±18.5037
March Spread (Stable) ±7.1610

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.4305 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1262.2080) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1259.1041), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1039 (+0.25%).

2018 Avg (November) 1262.2080
2017 Avg (November) 1259.1041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1261.5726 1247.1953 1253.8640
February 1255.9293 1246.1597 1250.4218
March 1249.9815 1242.8205 1248.0270
April 1260.4597 1243.7190 1249.6809
May 1264.5119 1252.7277 1257.5488
June 1259.1466 1251.1688 1254.2748
July 1258.2523 1245.6359 1249.8444
August 1257.3567 1248.9121 1252.0470
September 1262.1249 1250.1768 1256.7668
October 1266.3861 1253.9414 1259.4943
November 1268.3930 1249.8892 1262.2080
December 1264.9065 1253.9919 1258.8903