YEARLY HIGH
0.0209 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0093 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0147 OMR

2018 ARS to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0203 to the December average rate of 0.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0209 was down 17.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105 OMR
2017 Average 117 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 47 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.01 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0213
0.0090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0181, compared to 0.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0042 OMR (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0099). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 OMR (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0189).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0203) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0242), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-16.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0203
2017 Avg (January) 0.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0209 0.0196 0.0203
February 0.0199 0.0190 0.0194
March 0.0191 0.0189 0.0190
April 0.0191 0.0187 0.0190
May 0.0186 0.0154 0.0164
June 0.0155 0.0133 0.0145
July 0.0142 0.0133 0.0139
August 0.0141 0.0099 0.0130
September 0.0104 0.0093 0.0100
October 0.0107 0.0098 0.0104
November 0.0109 0.0099 0.0106
December 0.0105 0.0100 0.0102