YEARLY HIGH
0.0060 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0051 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0053 OMR

2018 AFN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0060 was up 3.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30 OMR
2017 Average 28 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 25 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.84 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0056
0.0050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0055, compared to 0.0052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0010 OMR (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0051). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0055).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0051) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0056), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-8.79%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0051
2017 Avg (November) 0.0056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0055 0.0054 0.0055
February 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056
March 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
April 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
May 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054
June 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
July 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
August 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
September 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
October 0.0051 0.0051 0.0051
November 0.0060 0.0051 0.0051
December 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051