YEARLY HIGH
0.3166 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2967 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3082 OMR

2012 BND to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.3166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0199 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3008 to the December average rate of 0.3155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3166 was down 1.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,583 OMR
2011 Average 1,531 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,483 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.62 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3169
0.2993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 0.3044, compared to 0.3119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0124 OMR (High: 0.3113 / Low: 0.2989). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 OMR (High: 0.3166 / Low: 0.3147).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3155) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2971), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+6.19%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3155
2011 Avg (December) 0.2971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3075 0.2967 0.3008
February 0.3095 0.3043 0.3067
March 0.3076 0.3036 0.3058
April 0.3111 0.3050 0.3077
May 0.3113 0.2989 0.3047
June 0.3046 0.2979 0.3010
July 0.3098 0.3025 0.3053
August 0.3102 0.3069 0.3084
September 0.3160 0.3085 0.3128
October 0.3161 0.3124 0.3146
November 0.3156 0.3137 0.3147
December 0.3166 0.3147 0.3155