2018 WST to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1563 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.1464 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1499 OMR

2018 WST to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.1464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1531 to the December average rate of 0.1476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1563 was down 1.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 781 OMR

2017 Average 761 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 732 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.38 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1549

0.1462

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WST 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 0.1519, compared to 0.1480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1519

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0043 OMR (High: 0.1563 / Low: 0.1520). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.1488 / Low: 0.1487).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1531) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1501), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+1.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1531

2017 Avg (January) 0.1501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1563	0.1520	0.1531
February	0.1556	0.1525	0.1542
March	0.1545	0.1516	0.1523
April	0.1530	0.1507	0.1518
May	0.1507	0.1491	0.1499
June	0.1509	0.1488	0.1499
July	0.1489	0.1482	0.1486
August	0.1488	0.1487	0.1487
September	0.1488	0.1485	0.1487
October	0.1487	0.1464	0.1469
November	0.1481	0.1465	0.1476
December	0.1482	0.1469	0.1476