2013 OMR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

151.6879 AFN

YEARLY LOW

132.6152 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.2059 AFN

2013 OMR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 151.6879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 132.6152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0727 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.4688 to the December average rate of 148.1910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 151.6879 was up 9.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 138.1968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 758,440 AFN

2012 Average 637,223 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 663,076 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,363.44 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

150.1771

131.9498

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AFN 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 137.7003, compared to 146.7114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.7003

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.7114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 8.9970 AFN (High: 151.4894 / Low: 142.4925). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4799 AFN (High: 134.0951 / Low: 132.6152).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.9970

January Spread (Stable) ±1.4799

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4672 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 148.6582) against the same month in 2012 (average: 135.6477), the exchange rate shifted by +13.0105 (+9.59%).

2013 Avg (November) 148.6582

2012 Avg (November) 135.6477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	134.0951	132.6152	133.4688
February	136.3650	132.8396	134.4117
March	139.3067	135.8261	137.8527
April	139.6432	137.3804	138.8148
May	140.8346	137.5405	139.4369
June	144.3031	140.5513	142.2167
July	146.9841	143.0902	145.4434
August	146.2501	144.6174	145.3477
September	147.3556	143.6183	145.8236
October	148.4458	145.1967	146.8048
November	151.6879	147.4305	148.6582
December	151.4894	142.4925	148.1910