2018 OMR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

269.5439 KES

YEARLY LOW

259.4545 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

263.1015 KES

2018 OMR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 269.5439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 259.4545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0894 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 267.2105 to the December average rate of 265.4298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 269.5439 was down 0.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 270.1683, 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 1,347,720 KES

2017 Average 1,342,661 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,297,272 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,447.24 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

267.7970

260.7589

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KES 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 263.0877, compared to 263.1153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 263.0877

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.1153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.8644 KES (High: 268.0415 / Low: 263.1770). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3171 KES (High: 262.8511 / Low: 261.5340).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.8644

September Spread (Stable) ±1.3171

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.7876 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 267.2105) against the same month in 2017 (average: 269.4304), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2199 (-0.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 267.2105

2017 Avg (January) 269.4304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	269.5439	265.7191	267.2105
February	264.6952	261.8451	263.4229
March	263.3966	261.6877	262.7587
April	262.6083	259.4545	261.3454
May	263.7733	259.6434	261.4003
June	263.3781	261.6756	262.3887
July	262.6141	259.6890	261.4540
August	262.1785	260.6196	261.5159
September	262.8511	261.5340	261.9784
October	264.6800	261.4252	262.5729
November	268.0415	263.1770	265.7408
December	266.5326	263.1811	265.4298