YEARLY HIGH
0.5621 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.5338 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5459 OMR

2018 XDR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.5621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.5338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0283 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5537 to the December average rate of 0.5356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5621 was up 2.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,811 OMR
2017 Average 2,670 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 2,669 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.37 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5616
0.5331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.5539, compared to 0.5378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0137 OMR (High: 0.5610 / Low: 0.5473). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 OMR (High: 0.5406 / Low: 0.5385).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.5592) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0377 (+7.23%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.5592
2017 Avg (March) 0.5215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5610 0.5473 0.5537
February 0.5620 0.5558 0.5592
March 0.5621 0.5558 0.5592
April 0.5611 0.5535 0.5582
May 0.5523 0.5432 0.5489
June 0.5479 0.5409 0.5444
July 0.5444 0.5379 0.5408
August 0.5402 0.5364 0.5386
September 0.5406 0.5385 0.5396
October 0.5388 0.5346 0.5370
November 0.5371 0.5338 0.5355
December 0.5372 0.5342 0.5356