YEARLY HIGH
212.0351 AFN
YEARLY LOW
193.4947 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
202.2875 AFN

2019 OMR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the OMR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 212.0351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 193.4947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.5404 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 196.0722 to the December average rate of 204.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 212.0351 was up 7.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 197.8597, 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 1,060,176 AFN
2018 Average 940,422 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 967,474 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,701.95 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

210.0828
193.1438
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 200.1118, compared to 204.4633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 200.1118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.4633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 8.4137 AFN (High: 209.6885 / Low: 201.2747). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2413 AFN (High: 203.9463 / Low: 202.7051).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.4137
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2413

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.6335 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 208.6712) against the same month in 2018 (average: 189.2908), the exchange rate shifted by +19.3804 (+10.24%).

2019 Avg (July) 208.6712
2018 Avg (July) 189.2908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 197.2123 195.5541 196.0722
February 196.1747 193.4947 194.5554
March 197.6077 193.7556 195.8233
April 202.1785 197.2492 200.7341
May 209.6885 201.2747 205.1606
June 211.7108 205.9798 208.3253
July 212.0351 206.4886 208.6712
August 207.9252 201.7363 204.0377
September 203.8970 202.3804 203.3372
October 203.9463 202.7051 203.2690
November 204.5380 202.9979 203.4403
December 204.7228 202.1573 204.0242