YEARLY HIGH
0.6416 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.5910 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6168 OMR

2011 FKP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the FKP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 0.6416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.5910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0505 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6064 to the December average rate of 0.6004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6416 was up 2.06% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,208 OMR
2010 Average 2,972 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 2,955 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.74 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6326
0.5975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 0.6215, compared to 0.6120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0326 OMR (High: 0.6236 / Low: 0.5911). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 OMR (High: 0.6246 / Low: 0.6152).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.6296) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0401 (+6.80%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.6296
2010 Avg (April) 0.5896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6152 0.5951 0.6064
February 0.6246 0.6152 0.6201
March 0.6296 0.6145 0.6210
April 0.6416 0.6181 0.6296
May 0.6416 0.6198 0.6287
June 0.6317 0.6141 0.6233
July 0.6310 0.6108 0.6209
August 0.6351 0.6225 0.6290
September 0.6236 0.5911 0.6076
October 0.6197 0.5910 0.6064
November 0.6171 0.5944 0.6078
December 0.6040 0.5931 0.6004