YEARLY HIGH
0.1930 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1920 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1924 OMR

2012 BBD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.1930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.1920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1924 to the December average rate of 0.1925, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1930 was up 0.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 965 OMR
2011 Average 961 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 960 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.19 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1926
0.1923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.1924, compared to 0.1925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0008 OMR (High: 0.1928 / Low: 0.1920). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 OMR (High: 0.1924 / Low: 0.1922).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.1925) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1923), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.11%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.1925
2011 Avg (November) 0.1923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1930 0.1923 0.1924
February 0.1924 0.1922 0.1923
March 0.1925 0.1922 0.1924
April 0.1926 0.1924 0.1924
May 0.1925 0.1923 0.1924
June 0.1925 0.1923 0.1924
July 0.1927 0.1922 0.1925
August 0.1926 0.1921 0.1924
September 0.1928 0.1920 0.1925
October 0.1925 0.1922 0.1925
November 0.1930 0.1923 0.1925
December 0.1926 0.1923 0.1925