2012 KWD to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3886 OMR

YEARLY LOW

1.3617 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3739 OMR

2012 KWD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1.3886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.3617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0270 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3805 to the December average rate of 1.3680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3886 was down 1.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4143, 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 6,943 OMR

2011 Average 6,955 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 6,808 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.80 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3880

1.3618

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 1.3805, compared to 1.3673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3805

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0144 OMR (High: 1.3853 / Low: 1.3709). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 OMR (High: 1.3690 / Low: 1.3659).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.3805) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+0.87%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.3805

2011 Avg (January) 1.3686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3886	1.3759	1.3805
February	1.3882	1.3824	1.3858
March	1.3853	1.3776	1.3815
April	1.3859	1.3806	1.3834
May	1.3853	1.3709	1.3784
June	1.3800	1.3689	1.3732
July	1.3759	1.3640	1.3674
August	1.3664	1.3617	1.3640
September	1.3733	1.3643	1.3694
October	1.3719	1.3688	1.3697
November	1.3695	1.3631	1.3653
December	1.3690	1.3659	1.3680