2018 OMR to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

325.4942 ISK

YEARLY LOW

254.1433 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

281.0899 ISK

2018 OMR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 325.4942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 254.1433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.3508 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 266.8361 to the December average rate of 312.9704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 325.4942 was up 7.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 303.1690, 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 1,627,471 ISK

2017 Average 1,384,574 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 1,270,717 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 356,754.24 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

325.4058

252.3229

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ISK 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 265.5826, compared to 296.5971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 265.5826

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 296.5971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 25.4486 ISK (High: 316.0006 / Low: 290.5520). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8388 ISK (High: 266.0086 / Low: 259.1698).

October Spread (Volatile) ±25.4486

February Spread (Stable) ±6.8388

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.3452 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 319.3156) against the same month in 2017 (average: 270.4459), the exchange rate shifted by +48.8697 (+18.07%).

2018 Avg (November) 319.3156

2017 Avg (November) 270.4459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	272.9667	260.7359	266.8361
February	266.0086	259.1698	262.2581
March	261.8599	254.1433	258.4132
April	263.4901	255.3733	258.8041
May	276.5981	264.0915	269.8072
June	283.6577	271.6846	277.3768
July	279.2084	271.5295	276.5599
August	284.2921	276.2046	279.6235
September	294.5853	279.6727	286.9033
October	316.0006	290.5520	304.2100
November	325.4942	313.3616	319.3156
December	321.7013	301.7459	312.9704