YEARLY HIGH
161.3577 MZN
YEARLY LOW
150.0109 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.5045 MZN

2018 OMR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 161.3577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 150.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3468 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.4525 to the December average rate of 158.4468, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 161.3577 was down 13.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 185.6750, 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 806,789 MZN
2017 Average 834,550 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 750,054 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,734.12 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

161.5476
151.7028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MZN 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 156.8656, compared to 156.1434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.8656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.1434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 5.6469 MZN (High: 155.6577 / Low: 150.0109). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9055 MZN (High: 157.8371 / Low: 156.9316).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.6469
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.0917 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 160.7272) against the same month in 2017 (average: 179.6971), the exchange rate shifted by -18.9699 (-10.56%).

2018 Avg (March) 160.7272
2017 Avg (March) 179.6971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.2937 152.6054 153.4525
February 159.1291 157.1342 158.2719
March 161.3577 158.4358 160.7272
April 159.0198 155.0076 157.6355
May 157.5230 155.0629 156.3313
June 155.7448 153.8005 154.7750
July 155.9953 150.7377 153.2663
August 155.6577 150.0109 152.5232
September 158.1844 155.6509 157.1153
October 157.8371 156.9316 157.4101
November 159.2488 156.8887 158.0986
December 160.0393 156.4957 158.4468