YEARLY HIGH
276.1197 XPF
YEARLY LOW
247.7734 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
262.6098 XPF

2018 OMR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 276.1197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 247.7734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.3463 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.0962 to the December average rate of 272.4271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 276.1197 was down 6.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 296.7702, 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 1,380,599 XPF
2017 Average 1,376,122 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,238,867 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,731.62 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

274.8609
248.9098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XPF 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 256.1047, compared to 269.1149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 256.1047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 269.1149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 10.5543 XPF (High: 259.8453 / Low: 249.2910). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6339 XPF (High: 266.2536 / Low: 263.6196).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.5543
July Spread (Stable) ±2.6339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.0238 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 272.6983) against the same month in 2017 (average: 263.9234), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7749 (+3.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 272.6983
2017 Avg (November) 263.9234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 259.8453 249.2910 254.0962
February 254.2266 247.7734 251.0724
March 253.0519 248.8006 251.2993
April 256.5348 250.2695 252.5380
May 268.6440 258.4887 262.1914
June 268.0574 262.5904 265.4307
July 266.2536 263.6196 265.0695
August 273.2810 264.7299 268.6061
September 268.1083 263.1870 266.0778
October 273.9163 267.4295 269.8104
November 276.1197 270.6940 272.6983
December 274.0565 269.7051 272.4271