2012 GIP to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6250 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.5893 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6104 OMR

2012 GIP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 0.6250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.5893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5969 to the December average rate of 0.6181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6250 was down 2.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,125 OMR

2011 Average 3,083 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 2,947 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.07 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6202

0.5948

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 0.6067, compared to 0.6141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6067

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0296 OMR (High: 0.6248 / Low: 0.5952). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 OMR (High: 0.6194 / Low: 0.6146).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.6159) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6294), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0135 (-2.15%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.6159

2011 Avg (April) 0.6294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6087	0.5893	0.5969
February	0.6149	0.6029	0.6083
March	0.6154	0.6018	0.6089
April	0.6250	0.6093	0.6159
May	0.6248	0.5952	0.6126
June	0.6053	0.5901	0.5976
July	0.6104	0.6006	0.6067
August	0.6131	0.6062	0.6099
September	0.6207	0.6131	0.6177
October	0.6194	0.6146	0.6170
November	0.6182	0.6126	0.6150
December	0.6208	0.6157	0.6181