YEARLY HIGH
0.0494 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0490 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0491 OMR

2018 HKD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.0490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0492 to the December average rate of 0.0492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0494 was down 0.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,234 OMR
2017 Average 1,235 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,224 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.19 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0493
0.0490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.0491, compared to 0.0491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0493 / Low: 0.0490). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0491 / Low: 0.0490).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0492) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0496), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0492
2017 Avg (January) 0.0496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0494 0.0492 0.0492
February 0.0492 0.0492 0.0492
March 0.0492 0.0490 0.0491
April 0.0491 0.0490 0.0491
May 0.0492 0.0490 0.0491
June 0.0491 0.0490 0.0491
July 0.0491 0.0490 0.0491
August 0.0491 0.0490 0.0490
September 0.0493 0.0490 0.0491
October 0.0492 0.0491 0.0491
November 0.0492 0.0491 0.0492
December 0.0493 0.0491 0.0492