YEARLY HIGH
4230.7818 MMK
YEARLY LOW
3426.4830 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3745.9190 MMK

2018 OMR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 4230.7818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 3426.4830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 804.2988 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3494.0764 to the December average rate of 4068.4272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4230.7818 was up 18.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 3578.1300, 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 21,153,909 MMK
2017 Average 17,675,986 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 17,132,415 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,021,493.92 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4219.4945
3393.5521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MMK 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 3494.1392, compared to 3997.6988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 503.5595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3494.1392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3997.6988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 286.7189 MMK (High: 4230.7818 / Low: 3944.0630). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.2234 MMK (High: 3486.7192 / Low: 3465.4958).

September Spread (Volatile) ±286.7189
March Spread (Stable) ±21.2234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 82.2388 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -82.2388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 4074.0616) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3534.7594), the exchange rate shifted by +539.3022 (+15.26%).

2018 Avg (September) 4074.0616
2017 Avg (September) 3534.7594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3520.9932 3457.8816 3494.0764
February 3486.4030 3436.0860 3462.5351
March 3486.7192 3465.4958 3473.1487
April 3503.7390 3426.4830 3462.3807
May 3526.8573 3462.7070 3507.4616
June 3685.4073 3508.7924 3565.2329
July 3786.7709 3653.9502 3712.7314
August 4022.4171 3787.9814 3893.9925
September 4230.7818 3944.0630 4074.0616
October 4183.4602 3954.7108 4086.3139
November 4177.4502 4100.3472 4150.6660
December 4127.7089 4011.1465 4068.4272