YEARLY HIGH
21.0539 MOP
YEARLY LOW
20.7898 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.9675 MOP

2018 OMR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 21.0539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 20.7898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2641 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.9160 to the December average rate of 20.9305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.0539 was down 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.0586, 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 105,269 MOP
2017 Average 104,196 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 103,949 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,320.37 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.0064
20.9077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MOP 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 20.9694, compared to 20.9656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2315 MOP (High: 21.0311 / Low: 20.7996). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 MOP (High: 20.9511 / Low: 20.9126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2315
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 20.9955) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.8531), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1424 (+0.68%).

2018 Avg (July) 20.9955
2017 Avg (July) 20.8531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.0311 20.7996 20.9160
February 20.9511 20.9126 20.9322
March 21.0154 20.9199 20.9746
April 21.0254 20.9170 20.9982
May 21.0537 20.9290 20.9982
June 21.0363 20.9681 20.9971
July 21.0539 20.9791 20.9955
August 21.0216 20.9247 20.9932
September 21.0228 20.8913 20.9744
October 21.0290 20.8797 20.9648
November 20.9646 20.7898 20.9354
December 21.0236 20.8811 20.9305