YEARLY HIGH
0.1429 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1422 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1425 OMR

2018 XCD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.1429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.1422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1425 to the December average rate of 0.1425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1429 was down 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 715 OMR
2017 Average 712 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 711 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.48 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1425
0.1424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.1425, compared to 0.1425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 OMR (High: 0.1429 / Low: 0.1422). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.1425 / Low: 0.1424).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1425) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1425), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.02%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1425
2017 Avg (May) 0.1425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1428 0.1423 0.1425
February 0.1425 0.1424 0.1424
March 0.1425 0.1424 0.1425
April 0.1425 0.1423 0.1424
May 0.1429 0.1422 0.1425
June 0.1425 0.1424 0.1425
July 0.1425 0.1424 0.1424
August 0.1425 0.1424 0.1425
September 0.1425 0.1422 0.1424
October 0.1425 0.1424 0.1425
November 0.1425 0.1424 0.1425
December 0.1425 0.1424 0.1425