YEARLY HIGH
363.2378 PKR
YEARLY LOW
286.3710 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
315.6025 PKR

2018 OMR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 363.2378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 286.3710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.8669 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 287.4425 to the December average rate of 361.0972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 363.2378 was up 26.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 287.5594, 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 1,816,189 PKR
2017 Average 1,367,356 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,431,855 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384,334.33 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

368.4627
280.0771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to PKR 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 296.0421, compared to 335.1629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.1208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 296.0421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.1629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 28.0358 PKR (High: 347.0653 / Low: 319.0295). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8386 PKR (High: 287.9665 / Low: 287.1279).

October Spread (Volatile) ±28.0358
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.4149 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 361.0972) against the same month in 2017 (average: 282.3524), the exchange rate shifted by +78.7448 (+27.89%).

2018 Avg (December) 361.0972
2017 Avg (December) 282.3524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 288.2166 286.3710 287.4425
February 287.9665 287.1279 287.4754
March 300.5600 286.8470 291.9614
April 300.8113 299.6972 300.3976
May 301.0797 299.4822 300.4734
June 316.1978 300.2558 308.5024
July 335.5899 315.6619 323.6265
August 322.4110 317.1222 320.2116
September 321.7156 319.5251 320.4603
October 347.0653 319.0295 337.6349
November 349.6978 345.4124 347.9471
December 363.2378 348.4595 361.0972