YEARLY HIGH
0.0559 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0549 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0554 OMR

2012 BOB to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.0559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0549.

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 0.0558 to the December average rate of 0.0551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0559 was down 0.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 280 OMR
2011 Average 276 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 275 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.10 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0559
0.0550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.0557, compared to 0.0551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 OMR (High: 0.0559 / Low: 0.0553). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 OMR (High: 0.0559 / Low: 0.0557).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0558) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+1.61%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0558
2011 Avg (April) 0.0549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0559 0.0557 0.0558
February 0.0559 0.0556 0.0558
March 0.0559 0.0556 0.0557
April 0.0559 0.0557 0.0558
May 0.0559 0.0553 0.0557
June 0.0559 0.0553 0.0555
July 0.0556 0.0549 0.0552
August 0.0553 0.0550 0.0551
September 0.0554 0.0550 0.0552
October 0.0554 0.0550 0.0551
November 0.0553 0.0550 0.0551
December 0.0553 0.0549 0.0551