2018 KWD to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2864 OMR

YEARLY LOW

1.2647 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2746 OMR

2018 KWD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 1.2864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 1.2647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2803 to the December average rate of 1.2665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2864 was up 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,432 OMR

2017 Average 6,347 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 6,324 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.40 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2860

1.2647

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 1.2800, compared to 1.2692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2800

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0103 OMR (High: 1.2750 / Low: 1.2647). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 OMR (High: 1.2724 / Low: 1.2694).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.2842) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+1.80%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.2842

2017 Avg (February) 1.2615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2856	1.2763	1.2803
February	1.2864	1.2818	1.2842
March	1.2861	1.2821	1.2840
April	1.2846	1.2790	1.2828
May	1.2818	1.2730	1.2757
June	1.2750	1.2717	1.2732
July	1.2736	1.2699	1.2716
August	1.2721	1.2685	1.2704
September	1.2724	1.2694	1.2711
October	1.2715	1.2668	1.2688
November	1.2750	1.2647	1.2667
December	1.2690	1.2653	1.2665