YEARLY HIGH
23.9267 SEK
YEARLY LOW
20.3731 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.5898 SEK

2018 OMR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 23.9267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 20.3731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5537 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8992 to the December average rate of 23.4750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.9267 was up 0.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.7794, 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 119,634 SEK
2017 Average 110,914 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 101,865 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,768.31 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.8304
20.6328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SEK 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 21.8015, compared to 23.3781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.8015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.3781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.1683 SEK (High: 21.5414 / Low: 20.3731). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3799 SEK (High: 23.7668 / Low: 23.3870).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1683
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3799

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2886 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 23.5639) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.9848), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5791 (+12.29%).

2018 Avg (August) 23.5639
2017 Avg (August) 20.9848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.3958 20.4356 20.8992
February 21.5414 20.3731 20.9049
March 21.7126 21.2069 21.4068
April 22.7174 21.5549 21.9855
May 23.3017 22.3333 22.7358
June 23.4607 22.3545 22.8768
July 23.2848 22.6413 22.9234
August 23.9267 22.8764 23.5639
September 23.7742 22.7875 23.2753
October 23.8382 23.1448 23.4975
November 23.7668 23.3870 23.5336
December 23.6549 23.2033 23.4750