YEARLY HIGH
18.0555 TRY
YEARLY LOW
9.6987 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5729 TRY

2018 OMR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 18.0555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 9.6987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3567 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7957 to the December average rate of 13.7936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.0555 was up 75.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.3006, 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 90,277 TRY
2017 Average 47,350 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 48,494 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,783.72 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.0646
9.1349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to TRY 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 10.6376, compared to 14.5083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 5.1114 TRY (High: 18.0555 / Low: 12.9441). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2232 TRY (High: 9.9219 / Low: 9.6987).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.1114
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2984 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 15.4273) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.1062), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3211 (+69.41%).

2018 Avg (August) 15.4273
2017 Avg (August) 9.1062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9219 9.6987 9.7957
February 9.9331 9.7008 9.8330
March 10.4245 9.8680 10.1129
April 10.7568 10.2814 10.5534
May 12.3577 10.6728 11.5037
June 12.3275 11.6171 12.0267
July 12.7776 11.8710 12.3952
August 18.0555 12.9441 15.4273
September 17.3028 15.6056 16.4038
October 16.0671 14.2169 15.1054
November 14.3511 13.4276 13.9246
December 13.9966 13.4967 13.7936