2018 OMR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2969.8161 KRW

YEARLY LOW

2739.5164 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

2858.3404 KRW

2018 OMR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 2969.8161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 2739.5164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 230.2997 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2768.6798 to the December average rate of 2918.1956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2969.8161 was down 5.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 3135.2701, 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 14,849,081 KRW

2017 Average 14,678,761 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 13,697,582 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,151,498.43 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2961.5105

2751.1498

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KRW 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 2795.6299, compared to 2921.0509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 125.4210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2795.6299

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2921.0509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 149.5142 KRW (High: 2918.6991 / Low: 2769.1848). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 41.8021 KRW (High: 2789.6278 / Low: 2747.8256).

June Spread (Volatile) ±149.5142

January Spread (Stable) ±41.8021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 21.0250 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2943.9804) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2944.1593), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1789 (-0.01%).

2018 Avg (October) 2943.9804

2017 Avg (October) 2944.1593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2789.6278	2747.8256	2768.6798
February	2849.2386	2764.3170	2804.4967
March	2815.4835	2755.4607	2783.4717
April	2811.0025	2739.5164	2777.3749
May	2818.2671	2766.2663	2795.8740
June	2918.6991	2769.1848	2843.8818
July	2949.7291	2891.6711	2914.6892
August	2953.8725	2877.3353	2912.5853
September	2954.9575	2883.8320	2909.6525
October	2969.8161	2891.4930	2943.9804
November	2957.0927	2899.7873	2927.2024
December	2941.7647	2881.8579	2918.1956