YEARLY HIGH
0.0481 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0475 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0477 OMR

2018 MOP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.0475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0478 to the December average rate of 0.0478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0481 was down 1.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 241 OMR
2017 Average 240 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 237 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.02 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0478
0.0476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.0477, compared to 0.0477 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) 0.0477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 OMR (High: 0.0481 / Low: 0.0475). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0478 / Low: 0.0477).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 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 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0478) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0479), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.30%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0478
2017 Avg (November) 0.0479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0481 0.0475 0.0478
February 0.0478 0.0477 0.0478
March 0.0478 0.0476 0.0477
April 0.0478 0.0476 0.0476
May 0.0478 0.0475 0.0476
June 0.0477 0.0475 0.0476
July 0.0477 0.0475 0.0476
August 0.0478 0.0476 0.0476
September 0.0479 0.0476 0.0477
October 0.0479 0.0476 0.0477
November 0.0481 0.0477 0.0478
December 0.0479 0.0476 0.0478