YEARLY HIGH
0.3157 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.3001 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3065 OMR

2012 LYD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.3157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.3001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0157 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3103 to the December average rate of 0.3059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3157 was down 3.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,579 OMR
2011 Average 1,575 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,500 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.33 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3110
0.3027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 0.3072, compared to 0.3058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0099 OMR (High: 0.3157 / Low: 0.3059). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 OMR (High: 0.3081 / Low: 0.3046).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3103) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.88%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3103
2011 Avg (January) 0.3076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3157 0.3059 0.3103
February 0.3154 0.3060 0.3093
March 0.3103 0.3041 0.3064
April 0.3095 0.3056 0.3080
May 0.3101 0.3008 0.3058
June 0.3070 0.3001 0.3034
July 0.3069 0.3012 0.3039
August 0.3057 0.3010 0.3044
September 0.3085 0.3027 0.3050
October 0.3116 0.3069 0.3083
November 0.3096 0.3048 0.3071
December 0.3081 0.3046 0.3059