YEARLY HIGH
0.1205 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1135 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1172 OMR

2018 PGK to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.1205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1195 to the December average rate of 0.1144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1205 was down 2.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 603 OMR
2017 Average 604 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 568 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.01 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1202
0.1138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 0.1188, compared to 0.1155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0023 OMR (High: 0.1184 / Low: 0.1161). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 OMR (High: 0.1154 / Low: 0.1146).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1218), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-1.72%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1197
2017 Avg (February) 0.1218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1202 0.1185 0.1195
February 0.1205 0.1186 0.1197
March 0.1205 0.1182 0.1194
April 0.1194 0.1180 0.1186
May 0.1188 0.1170 0.1179
June 0.1184 0.1161 0.1177
July 0.1176 0.1168 0.1171
August 0.1171 0.1160 0.1163
September 0.1167 0.1157 0.1158
October 0.1154 0.1146 0.1149
November 0.1155 0.1142 0.1147
December 0.1150 0.1135 0.1144