YEARLY HIGH
195.4834 AFN
YEARLY LOW
169.0656 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
183.1847 AFN

2024 OMR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the OMR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 195.4834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 169.0656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.4178 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.8418 to the December average rate of 180.3609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 195.4834 was down 17.74% compared to the 2023 peak of 237.6432, 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 977,417 AFN
2023 Average 1,074,405 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 845,328 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,089.07 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

191.6643
172.6837
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 186.5694, compared to 179.7999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.5694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 179.7999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 11.3849 AFN (High: 193.0854 / Low: 181.7005). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7234 AFN (High: 184.9057 / Low: 182.1823).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.3849
July Spread (Stable) ±2.7234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.3210 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 190.0826) against the same month in 2023 (average: 232.9529), the exchange rate shifted by -42.8703 (-18.40%).

2024 Avg (February) 190.0826
2023 Avg (February) 232.9529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 193.0854 181.7005 185.8418
February 195.4834 187.5350 190.0826
March 189.6409 184.3631 187.5316
April 187.9492 184.8149 186.4887
May 187.8900 183.1626 186.2383
June 186.4040 181.2543 183.2333
July 184.9057 182.1823 183.8226
August 184.8839 181.8361 183.9373
September 184.4419 176.6404 180.5864
October 178.6869 169.0656 174.2654
November 177.6040 173.6057 175.8270
December 183.1164 175.3242 180.3609