YEARLY HIGH
0.2349 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1960 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2085 OMR

2012 GHS to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.1960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0389 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2277 to the December average rate of 0.2030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2349 was down 16.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,174 OMR
2011 Average 1,246 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 980 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.66 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2307
0.1942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 0.2157, compared to 0.2013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0145 OMR (High: 0.2349 / Low: 0.2203). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 OMR (High: 0.2043 / Low: 0.2019).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2277) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2558), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0281 (-10.99%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2277
2011 Avg (January) 0.2558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2349 0.2203 0.2277
February 0.2288 0.2218 0.2273
March 0.2287 0.2160 0.2213
April 0.2169 0.2074 0.2130
May 0.2084 0.2020 0.2043
June 0.2045 0.1981 0.2007
July 0.1985 0.1960 0.1972
August 0.1995 0.1960 0.1978
September 0.2043 0.1988 0.2018
October 0.2056 0.2016 0.2039
November 0.2050 0.2018 0.2040
December 0.2043 0.2019 0.2030