YEARLY HIGH
0.0640 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0609 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0634 OMR

2012 EGP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.0640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0637 to the December average rate of 0.0625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0640 was down 3.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 320 OMR
2011 Average 323 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 304 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.60 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0639
0.0624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.0637, compared to 0.0631 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) 0.0637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0021 OMR (High: 0.0630 / Low: 0.0609). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0638 / Low: 0.0637).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0637) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0661), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-3.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0637
2011 Avg (January) 0.0661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0640 0.0637 0.0637
February 0.0638 0.0637 0.0637
March 0.0638 0.0637 0.0637
April 0.0638 0.0636 0.0637
May 0.0638 0.0636 0.0637
June 0.0638 0.0635 0.0636
July 0.0636 0.0633 0.0635
August 0.0635 0.0631 0.0633
September 0.0633 0.0629 0.0632
October 0.0632 0.0630 0.0631
November 0.0634 0.0629 0.0631
December 0.0630 0.0609 0.0625