2018 OMR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.0405 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

29.9854 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.3939 ZAR

2018 OMR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 40.0405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 29.9854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0551 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.6648 to the December average rate of 37.1177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.0405 was up 6.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.6018, 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 200,202 ZAR

2017 Average 172,788 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 149,927 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,275.45 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.0430

29.9485

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ZAR 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 31.9452, compared to 36.8426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.9452

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.8465 ZAR (High: 38.1903 / Low: 34.3438). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9925 ZAR (High: 31.2271 / Low: 30.2346).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.8465

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9925

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1807 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 38.2852) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.1764), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1088 (+12.02%).

2018 Avg (September) 38.2852

2017 Avg (September) 34.1764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.3401	30.7940	31.6648
February	31.5650	29.9854	30.7064
March	31.2271	30.2346	30.7654
April	32.3278	30.7312	31.4402
May	33.2247	31.7974	32.5526
June	36.0197	32.6543	34.5418
July	35.9447	34.0616	34.7741
August	38.1903	34.3438	36.5050
September	40.0405	36.6677	38.2852
October	38.6144	36.8339	37.7772
November	37.5775	35.5033	36.5965
December	38.0220	35.5889	37.1177