YEARLY HIGH
0.0134 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0113 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0124 OMR

2012 GMD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0130 to the December average rate of 0.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0134 was down 7.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67 OMR
2011 Average 68 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 56 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.78 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0132
0.0113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0127, compared to 0.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0016 OMR (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0113). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 OMR (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0115).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0130) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0139), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-6.41%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0130
2011 Avg (January) 0.0139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0127 0.0130
February 0.0131 0.0124 0.0127
March 0.0131 0.0125 0.0126
April 0.0133 0.0128 0.0130
May 0.0128 0.0125 0.0127
June 0.0128 0.0122 0.0124
July 0.0125 0.0121 0.0122
August 0.0123 0.0115 0.0121
September 0.0117 0.0115 0.0117
October 0.0117 0.0113 0.0115
November 0.0129 0.0113 0.0125
December 0.0129 0.0118 0.0124