YEARLY HIGH
75.1590 UAH
YEARLY LOW
67.2948 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.6479 UAH

2018 OMR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 75.1590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 67.2948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8643 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.9824 to the December average rate of 72.0623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 75.1590 was up 2.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.0524, 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 375,795 UAH
2017 Average 345,376 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 336,474 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,321.40 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

74.5841
67.3629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to UAH 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 69.4917, compared to 71.8040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.4917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.8040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.3828 UAH (High: 73.4188 / Low: 70.0360). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7725 UAH (High: 68.4033 / Low: 67.6308).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.3828
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.4576 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 73.9824) against the same month in 2017 (average: 70.7623), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2201 (+4.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 73.9824
2017 Avg (January) 70.7623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.1590 72.0977 73.9824
February 72.3583 69.4323 70.5247
March 70.0051 67.3525 68.3232
April 68.8908 67.2948 67.9647
May 68.4033 67.6308 68.0049
June 68.8183 67.6078 68.1505
July 69.7476 68.0795 68.5216
August 73.4188 70.0360 71.4871
September 73.9722 72.8463 73.2482
October 73.6012 72.5006 72.9730
November 73.5833 71.5393 72.5318
December 73.5264 71.0363 72.0623