YEARLY HIGH
9.9671 PLN
YEARLY LOW
8.6263 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3803 PLN

2018 OMR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 9.9671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 8.6263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3408 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8596 to the December average rate of 9.7944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.9671 was down 9.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.9577, 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 49,836 PLN
2017 Average 49,010 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 43,131 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,704.17 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.9312
8.6631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to PLN 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 9.0609, compared to 9.6998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5287 PLN (High: 9.7580 / Low: 9.2293). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1540 PLN (High: 9.8662 / Low: 9.7122).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5287
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0908 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 9.7366) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.4267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3099 (+3.29%).

2018 Avg (October) 9.7366
2017 Avg (October) 9.4267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1264 8.6330 8.8596
February 8.8969 8.6263 8.7687
March 8.9692 8.7634 8.8656
April 9.1112 8.7105 8.8736
May 9.7580 9.2293 9.4173
June 9.7988 9.4087 9.5804
July 9.8123 9.4751 9.6058
August 9.8970 9.4860 9.6464
September 9.6999 9.4513 9.5901
October 9.9671 9.6156 9.7366
November 9.9624 9.7415 9.8255
December 9.8662 9.7122 9.7944