YEARLY HIGH
0.0084 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0072 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0079 OMR

2012 AFN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0083 to the December average rate of 0.0075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0084 was down 5.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42 OMR
2011 Average 44 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 36 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.00 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0084
0.0073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0080, compared to 0.0077 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) 0.0080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0005 OMR (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0078). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0080).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0083) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-6.65%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0083
2011 Avg (January) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
February 0.0083 0.0078 0.0080
March 0.0080 0.0078 0.0080
April 0.0080 0.0080 0.0080
May 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
June 0.0080 0.0080 0.0080
July 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
August 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
September 0.0080 0.0076 0.0078
October 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
November 0.0075 0.0072 0.0074
December 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075