YEARLY HIGH
0.0035 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0028 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0032 OMR

2018 PKR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0035 to the December average rate of 0.0028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0035 was down 5.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,746 OMR
2017 Average 1,829 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,377 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.48 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0035
0.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0034, compared to 0.0030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0031 / Low: 0.0029). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0035 / Low: 0.0035).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0035) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0037), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-5.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0035
2017 Avg (January) 0.0037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035
February 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035
March 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
April 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
May 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
June 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
July 0.0032 0.0030 0.0031
August 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
September 0.0031 0.0031 0.0031
October 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
November 0.0029 0.0029 0.0029
December 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028