توقع: Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by August 31?

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Market context

The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil passes daily, has experienced significant disruption since early 2024 following attacks on commercial shipping attributed to Houthi militants. Transit volumes have declined materially from historical norms, with the 7-day moving average of arrivals dropping well below the 60-call threshold required for resolution. Recovery to pre-disruption levels depends on sustained de-escalation in regional tensions and a return of shipping confidence sufficient to normalise routing through the waterway rather than costlier alternatives via the Cape of Good Hope.

Historical precedent suggests recovery timelines vary sharply depending on conflict intensity and duration. The 1980–88 Iran-Iraq War saw Hormuz transit disrupted for years, whilst shorter-term incidents—including the 2019 tanker attacks—saw normalisation within months once immediate threats receded. Current conditions sit between these poles: the disruption is material but not total, and no formal blockade exists. However, the 13% implied probability reflects genuine structural uncertainty: even if military escalation ceases, insurers and operators may maintain conservative routing practices for an extended period, keeping average daily transits depressed.

Traders should monitor announcements from the US Central Command regarding regional military posture, any formal ceasefire agreements involving Houthi groups, and insurance premium movements for Hormuz transit. Shipping data from Lloyd's List and vessel tracking services provide real-time signals ahead of IMF Portwatch publication. The settlement window extends to August 2026, allowing roughly 18 months for conditions to shift, though the low probability reflects scepticism that normalisation occurs within this timeframe.

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