YEARLY HIGH
0.2284 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2258 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2265 OMR

2018 AZN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.2284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.2258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2275 to the December average rate of 0.2261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2284 was down 1.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,142 OMR
2017 Average 1,120 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,129 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.94 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2281
0.2259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 0.2268, compared to 0.2261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0023 OMR (High: 0.2283 / Low: 0.2260). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.2262 / Low: 0.2261).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2275) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0196 (+9.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2275
2017 Avg (January) 0.2078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2284 0.2263 0.2275
February 0.2281 0.2264 0.2279
March 0.2283 0.2260 0.2271
April 0.2271 0.2259 0.2262
May 0.2269 0.2258 0.2262
June 0.2268 0.2261 0.2262
July 0.2262 0.2261 0.2261
August 0.2262 0.2260 0.2261
September 0.2262 0.2258 0.2261
October 0.2262 0.2260 0.2261
November 0.2262 0.2260 0.2261
December 0.2263 0.2261 0.2261