YEARLY HIGH
193.0848 INR
YEARLY LOW
164.3443 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
177.6444 INR

2018 OMR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 193.0848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 164.3443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.7405 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.3154 to the December average rate of 183.7423, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 193.0848 was up 8.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 177.4813, 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 965,424 INR
2017 Average 845,359 INR
Yearly Trough Low 821,722 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,702.38 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

193.8806
162.7185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to INR 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 170.6203, compared to 184.6685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.0482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.6203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.6685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 9.3907 INR (High: 190.4544 / Low: 181.0637). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4014 INR (High: 169.4578 / Low: 168.0564).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.3907
March Spread (Stable) ±1.4014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.6837 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 191.2837) against the same month in 2017 (average: 169.0006), the exchange rate shifted by +22.2831 (+13.19%).

2018 Avg (October) 191.2837
2017 Avg (October) 169.0006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.2816 164.3443 165.3154
February 169.5034 165.9843 167.4232
March 169.4578 168.0564 168.9307
April 173.8094 168.4926 170.5954
May 177.8794 173.1751 175.3866
June 179.0345 173.6084 176.0705
July 179.2232 177.5814 178.3896
August 184.5794 177.4447 180.6392
September 189.2042 184.4613 187.3558
October 193.0848 189.9326 191.2837
November 190.4544 181.0637 186.6000
December 188.3659 180.6865 183.7423