2018 OMR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

197.8597 AFN

YEARLY LOW

166.0348 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

188.0376 AFN

2018 OMR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 197.8597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 166.0348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.8250 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.2753 to the December average rate of 196.3334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 197.8597 was up 9.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 181.0537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 989,299 AFN

2017 Average 882,228 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 830,174 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 159,124.87 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

198.3910

178.5029

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AFN 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 182.4454, compared to 193.6298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.1844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.4454

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.6298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 31.8250 AFN (High: 197.8597 / Low: 166.0348). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9217 AFN (High: 180.9371 / Low: 180.0154).

November Spread (Volatile) ±31.8250

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1151 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 195.6780) against the same month in 2017 (average: 178.3060), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3719 (+9.74%).

2018 Avg (November) 195.6780

2017 Avg (November) 178.3060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	183.8986	180.4074	181.2753
February	180.8794	179.3639	180.1602
March	180.9371	180.0154	180.4161
April	182.7249	180.0936	181.7929
May	186.5892	182.7297	184.6082
June	190.4099	185.2388	186.4194
July	191.3199	185.7351	189.2908
August	190.9929	187.5555	188.9212
September	197.5388	190.8974	194.8217
October	197.5581	195.0490	196.7337
November	197.8597	166.0348	195.6780
December	197.4951	194.0251	196.3334