YEARLY HIGH
107.2567 ARS
YEARLY LOW
47.7877 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.8838 ARS

2018 OMR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 107.2567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 47.7877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.4690 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.3634 to the December average rate of 98.1834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 98.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 107.2567 was up 115.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 49.8213, 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 536,284 ARS
2017 Average 215,026 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 238,939 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 297,344.86 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

105.2792
44.2801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ARS 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 56.0581, compared to 89.7096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.6515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.0581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.7096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 29.8028 ARS (High: 100.6091 / Low: 70.8063). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6271 ARS (High: 52.9206 / Low: 52.2935).

August Spread (Volatile) ±29.8028
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.0420 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 100.1959) against the same month in 2017 (average: 44.7563), the exchange rate shifted by +55.4397 (+123.87%).

2018 Avg (September) 100.1959
2017 Avg (September) 44.7563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.0314 47.7877 49.3634
February 52.5141 50.2948 51.5106
March 52.9206 52.2935 52.5104
April 53.3786 52.2654 52.5839
May 64.9313 53.7941 61.1649
June 75.0345 64.6727 69.2152
July 75.1954 70.6542 71.7364
August 100.6091 70.8063 77.5635
September 107.2567 95.7146 100.1959
October 102.5242 93.2185 96.1539
November 101.4845 91.8726 94.4243
December 99.6638 94.9030 98.1834