YEARLY HIGH
0.2169 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2135 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2148 OMR

2018 AWG to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.2169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.2135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2150 to the December average rate of 0.2139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2169 was up 0.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,084 OMR
2017 Average 1,072 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,067 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.97 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2159
0.2137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.2153, compared to 0.2143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0020 OMR (High: 0.2169 / Low: 0.2148). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.2139 / Low: 0.2138).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2156) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.76%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2156
2017 Avg (April) 0.2139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2156 0.2149 0.2150
February 0.2157 0.2139 0.2150
March 0.2166 0.2154 0.2157
April 0.2169 0.2148 0.2156
May 0.2164 0.2145 0.2153
June 0.2155 0.2151 0.2153
July 0.2155 0.2143 0.2152
August 0.2150 0.2146 0.2148
September 0.2148 0.2135 0.2141
October 0.2139 0.2137 0.2139
November 0.2139 0.2138 0.2139
December 0.2140 0.2137 0.2139