YEARLY HIGH
0.1031 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0554 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0821 OMR

2018 TRY to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0477 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1021 to the December average rate of 0.0725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1031 was down 8.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,155 OMR
2017 Average 5,287 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 2,769 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,386.07 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1062
0.0569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 0.0946, compared to 0.0696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0219 OMR (High: 0.0773 / Low: 0.0554). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 OMR (High: 0.1031 / Low: 0.1008).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1021) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1030), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.84%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1021
2017 Avg (January) 0.1030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1031 0.1008 0.1021
February 0.1031 0.1007 0.1017
March 0.1013 0.0959 0.0989
April 0.0973 0.0930 0.0948
May 0.0937 0.0809 0.0871
June 0.0861 0.0811 0.0832
July 0.0842 0.0783 0.0807
August 0.0773 0.0554 0.0654
September 0.0641 0.0578 0.0610
October 0.0703 0.0622 0.0663
November 0.0745 0.0697 0.0718
December 0.0741 0.0714 0.0725