YEARLY HIGH
4.4294 AZN
YEARLY LOW
4.3792 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4156 AZN

2018 OMR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 4.4294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 4.3792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3961 to the December average rate of 4.4219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.4294 was down 12.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.0695, 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 22,147 AZN
2017 Average 22,339 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 21,896 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.02 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4262
4.3845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AZN 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 4.4088, compared to 4.4223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0438 AZN (High: 4.4248 / Low: 4.3810). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AZN (High: 4.4232 / Low: 4.4217).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 4.4218) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0460 (+1.05%).

2018 Avg (May) 4.4218
2017 Avg (May) 4.3758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4185 4.3792 4.3961
February 4.4167 4.3848 4.3880
March 4.4248 4.3810 4.4041
April 4.4270 4.4029 4.4216
May 4.4294 4.4078 4.4218
June 4.4228 4.4094 4.4214
July 4.4232 4.4217 4.4224
August 4.4244 4.4214 4.4223
September 4.4289 4.4211 4.4227
October 4.4250 4.4214 4.4223
November 4.4241 4.4209 4.4222
December 4.4233 4.4195 4.4219