YEARLY HIGH
1.4143 OMR
YEARLY LOW
1.3608 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3909 OMR

2011 KWD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KWD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 1.4143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.3608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0535 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3686 to the December average rate of 1.3847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.4143 was up 2.99% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.3732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,072 OMR
2010 Average 6,698 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 6,804 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 267.35 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.4135
1.3645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 1.3850, compared to 1.3968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0288 OMR (High: 1.4112 / Low: 1.3824). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 OMR (High: 1.3884 / Low: 1.3799).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 1.4094) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.3358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0736 (+5.51%).

2011 Avg (August) 1.4094
2010 Avg (August) 1.3358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3746 1.3608 1.3686
February 1.3804 1.3693 1.3738
March 1.3884 1.3799 1.3838
April 1.4009 1.3844 1.3903
May 1.4010 1.3896 1.3949
June 1.4043 1.3948 1.3988
July 1.4094 1.3967 1.4028
August 1.4143 1.4043 1.4094
September 1.4112 1.3824 1.3968
October 1.4041 1.3847 1.3941
November 1.3968 1.3884 1.3930
December 1.3908 1.3798 1.3847