2012 BAM to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2639 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.2371 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2528 OMR

2012 BAM to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.2639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.2371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0267 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2536 to the December average rate of 0.2579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2639 was down 9.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,319 OMR

2011 Average 1,367 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 1,186 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.52 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2617

0.2400

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 0.2550, compared to 0.2507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0164 OMR (High: 0.2599 / Low: 0.2435). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 OMR (High: 0.2573 / Low: 0.2534).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2599) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2680), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-3.04%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2599

2011 Avg (February) 0.2680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2591	0.2489	0.2536
February	0.2639	0.2566	0.2599
March	0.2622	0.2565	0.2596
April	0.2622	0.2567	0.2587
May	0.2599	0.2435	0.2516
June	0.2494	0.2431	0.2463
July	0.2481	0.2371	0.2418
August	0.2473	0.2396	0.2437
September	0.2582	0.2471	0.2531
October	0.2573	0.2534	0.2552
November	0.2555	0.2500	0.2524
December	0.2606	0.2543	0.2579