YEARLY HIGH
998.6245 KZT
YEARLY LOW
828.3123 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
896.0407 KZT

2018 OMR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 998.6245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 828.3123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 170.3122 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 849.1101 to the December average rate of 966.4064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 998.6245 was up 10.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 900.3452, 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 4,993,123 KZT
2017 Average 4,235,790 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 4,141,562 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 851,561.01 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

979.6969
820.2109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KZT 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 848.5695, compared to 943.5120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 94.9425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 848.5695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 943.5120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 67.3172 KZT (High: 988.4886 / Low: 921.1714). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.9105 KZT (High: 838.2228 / Low: 828.3123).

September Spread (Volatile) ±67.3172
March Spread (Stable) ±9.9105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.8540 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 966.4064) against the same month in 2017 (average: 867.2237), the exchange rate shifted by +99.1828 (+11.44%).

2018 Avg (December) 966.4064
2017 Avg (December) 867.2237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 866.3136 831.4408 849.1101
February 850.5589 828.4857 836.2562
March 838.2228 828.3123 833.5014
April 857.0108 829.1291 844.2774
May 858.6661 847.3077 853.7495
June 886.8874 860.0693 874.5222
July 901.9251 886.3190 894.5159
August 945.3969 905.4433 928.8366
September 988.4886 921.1714 953.4299
October 968.7494 942.9911 955.1289
November 974.4744 950.8057 962.7545
December 998.6245 959.9531 966.4064