2012 LSL to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0512 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.0431 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0470 OMR

2012 LSL to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0480 to the December average rate of 0.0446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0512 was down 12.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0586, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 256 OMR

2011 Average 267 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 216 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.50 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0513

0.0431

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.0485, compared to 0.0454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0485

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0046 OMR (High: 0.0498 / Low: 0.0452). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 OMR (High: 0.0445 / Low: 0.0431).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0506) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0556), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-8.88%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0506

2011 Avg (March) 0.0556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0495	0.0470	0.0480
February	0.0511	0.0494	0.0502
March	0.0512	0.0498	0.0506
April	0.0504	0.0481	0.0492
May	0.0498	0.0452	0.0472
June	0.0470	0.0448	0.0459
July	0.0475	0.0451	0.0467
August	0.0475	0.0453	0.0466
September	0.0472	0.0458	0.0465
October	0.0462	0.0436	0.0445
November	0.0445	0.0431	0.0438
December	0.0456	0.0435	0.0446