YEARLY HIGH
2074.2964 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1862.9892 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1895.2985 MWK

2018 OMR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 2074.2964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 1862.9892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 211.3072 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1883.7422 to the December average rate of 1943.4914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2074.2964 was up 8.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 1903.4467, 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 10,371,482 MWK
2017 Average 9,421,897 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 9,314,946 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,056,535.94 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1957.7114
1865.9537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MWK 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 1893.4487, compared to 1897.1484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1893.4487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1897.1484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 211.3072 MWK (High: 2074.2964 / Low: 1862.9892). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2694 MWK (High: 1891.8849 / Low: 1884.6155).

June Spread (Volatile) ±211.3072
September Spread (Stable) ±7.2694

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 63.4883 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -63.4883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1950.0650) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1886.6026), the exchange rate shifted by +63.4624 (+3.36%).

2018 Avg (June) 1950.0650
2017 Avg (June) 1886.6026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1889.5880 1873.1141 1883.7422
February 1889.6134 1881.8831 1884.4803
March 1887.0261 1879.0355 1883.6302
April 1919.9391 1874.4550 1885.1744
May 1948.1877 1864.2174 1873.6002
June 2074.2964 1862.9892 1950.0650
July 1888.1879 1880.5128 1886.5766
August 1889.8607 1874.5340 1887.5014
September 1891.8849 1884.6155 1888.9050
October 1889.6096 1879.4710 1888.3126
November 1890.1709 1880.4835 1888.1034
December 2028.0291 1888.5215 1943.4914