YEARLY HIGH
0.1202 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1134 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1172 OMR

2018 PEN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.1202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1197 to the December average rate of 0.1144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1202 was up 0.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 601 OMR
2017 Average 591 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 567 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.73 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1203
0.1136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to OMR 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 0.1185, compared to 0.1158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0026 OMR (High: 0.1199 / Low: 0.1173). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 OMR (High: 0.1178 / Low: 0.1170).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+3.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1197
2017 Avg (January) 0.1153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1202 0.1189 0.1197
February 0.1199 0.1173 0.1185
March 0.1197 0.1176 0.1185
April 0.1197 0.1183 0.1192
May 0.1184 0.1170 0.1176
June 0.1182 0.1173 0.1177
July 0.1178 0.1170 0.1175
August 0.1179 0.1159 0.1170
September 0.1170 0.1154 0.1163
October 0.1164 0.1144 0.1155
November 0.1147 0.1137 0.1141
December 0.1153 0.1134 0.1144