YEARLY HIGH
56728.3170 KMF
YEARLY LOW
1024.2907 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1237.9831 KMF

2018 OMR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 56728.3170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1024.2907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55704.0263 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1048.0655 to the December average rate of 1123.8865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 56728.3170 was up 4560.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 1217.1312, 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 283,641,585 KMF
2017 Average 5,667,265 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 5,121,453 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278,520,131.50 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3171.1591
841.5373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KMF 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 1056.5603, compared to 1419.4059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 362.8455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1056.5603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1419.4059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 55612.0282 KMF (High: 56728.3170 / Low: 1116.2888). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8691 KMF (High: 1130.2579 / Low: 1118.3888).

November Spread (Volatile) ±55612.0282
December Spread (Stable) ±11.8691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 1853.1374 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1853.1374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2977.0240) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1090.0017), the exchange rate shifted by +1887.0222 (+173.12%).

2018 Avg (November) 2977.0240
2017 Avg (November) 1090.0017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1073.0093 1024.2907 1048.0655
February 1047.3576 1024.7478 1035.6724
March 1047.9359 1027.9248 1037.1079
April 1057.6146 1032.8483 1042.6267
May 1102.4573 1054.0884 1079.6203
June 1106.7779 1083.5414 1096.2692
July 1104.8138 1088.7873 1094.2468
August 1126.5714 1096.4741 1109.6911
September 1106.9763 1085.2047 1098.2548
October 1131.2076 1103.8426 1113.3321
November 56728.3170 1116.2888 2977.0240
December 1130.2579 1118.3888 1123.8865