2012 BWP to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0537 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.0479 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0504 OMR

2012 BWP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0516 to the December average rate of 0.0490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0537 was down 11.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 268 OMR

2011 Average 281 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 240 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.70 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0536

0.0479

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.0515, compared to 0.0494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0515

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0036 OMR (High: 0.0522 / Low: 0.0486). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 OMR (High: 0.0489 / Low: 0.0479).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0531) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0567), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-6.25%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0531

2011 Avg (February) 0.0567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0528	0.0508	0.0516
February	0.0537	0.0524	0.0531
March	0.0536	0.0522	0.0530
April	0.0527	0.0510	0.0518
May	0.0522	0.0486	0.0503
June	0.0504	0.0486	0.0492
July	0.0505	0.0488	0.0498
August	0.0504	0.0492	0.0499
September	0.0506	0.0496	0.0502
October	0.0500	0.0482	0.0490
November	0.0489	0.0479	0.0484
December	0.0495	0.0484	0.0490