YEARLY HIGH
0.1483 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1437 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1464 OMR

2019 WST to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.1483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.1437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1475 to the December average rate of 0.1458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1483 was down 5.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1563, 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 741 OMR
2018 Average 750 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 719 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.74 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1479
0.1450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.1473, compared to 0.1456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0027 OMR (High: 0.1464 / Low: 0.1437). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 OMR (High: 0.1481 / Low: 0.1470).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.1476) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1542), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0066 (-4.26%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.1476
2018 Avg (February) 0.1542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1480 0.1468 0.1475
February 0.1483 0.1470 0.1476
March 0.1481 0.1470 0.1476
April 0.1480 0.1464 0.1475
May 0.1473 0.1461 0.1467
June 0.1475 0.1460 0.1468
July 0.1476 0.1457 0.1466
August 0.1464 0.1437 0.1454
September 0.1460 0.1439 0.1452
October 0.1459 0.1440 0.1452
November 0.1462 0.1442 0.1453
December 0.1465 0.1443 0.1458