YEARLY HIGH
22289.5451 LAK
YEARLY LOW
21469.8754 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
21865.8764 LAK

2018 OMR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 22289.5451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 21469.8754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 819.6697 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21588.8352 to the December average rate of 22198.9452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22289.5451 was up 2.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 21746.5015, 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 111,447,725 LAK
2017 Average 106,721,369 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 107,349,377 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,098,348.33 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22263.2169
21491.9567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LAK 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 21629.8786, compared to 22101.8741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 471.9956 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21629.8786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22101.8741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 270.4446 LAK (High: 21924.2538 / Low: 21653.8092). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 73.1396 LAK (High: 22159.0005 / Low: 22085.8609).

June Spread (Volatile) ±270.4446
September Spread (Stable) ±73.1396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 32.6069 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.6069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 22198.9452) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21616.4409), the exchange rate shifted by +582.5043 (+2.69%).

2018 Avg (December) 22198.9452
2017 Avg (December) 21616.4409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21690.3512 21469.8754 21588.8352
February 21574.4690 21500.2818 21556.2283
March 21588.0784 21508.2921 21563.9838
April 21640.0290 21501.4772 21584.4910
May 21765.2727 21579.7577 21675.5510
June 21924.2538 21653.8092 21810.1821
July 21942.1078 21744.3801 21888.5910
August 22139.4537 21924.9249 22053.1266
September 22159.0005 22085.8609 22131.5572
October 22211.7710 22019.6186 22151.8159
November 22212.8117 22014.2646 22187.2089
December 22289.5451 22077.8074 22198.9452