YEARLY HIGH
1.0261 OMR
YEARLY LOW
1.0179 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0216 OMR

2012 BHD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 1.0261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 1.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0220 to the December average rate of 1.0212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0261 was down 0.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0265, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,130 OMR
2011 Average 5,107 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 5,090 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.77 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0222
1.0211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 1.0219, compared to 1.0213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0082 OMR (High: 1.0261 / Low: 1.0179). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 OMR (High: 1.0222 / Low: 1.0211).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 1.0212) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0212), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.01%).

2012 Avg (September) 1.0212
2011 Avg (September) 1.0212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0255 1.0217 1.0220
February 1.0222 1.0211 1.0218
March 1.0226 1.0209 1.0219
April 1.0233 1.0218 1.0221
May 1.0227 1.0216 1.0219
June 1.0229 1.0215 1.0219
July 1.0227 1.0197 1.0215
August 1.0231 1.0202 1.0212
September 1.0261 1.0179 1.0212
October 1.0230 1.0203 1.0212
November 1.0240 1.0205 1.0215
December 1.0244 1.0198 1.0212