YEARLY HIGH
257.7069 AOA
YEARLY LOW
244.8138 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
247.9178 AOA

2012 OMR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 257.7069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 244.8138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8932 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.8409 to the December average rate of 248.8363, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 257.7069 was up 4.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 247.5741, 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 1,288,535 AOA
2011 Average 1,216,410 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,224,069 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,465.92 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

251.5424
246.4135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AOA 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 247.1535, compared to 248.6820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.1535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 248.6820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 10.0615 AOA (High: 257.7069 / Low: 247.6455). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6159 AOA (High: 249.1210 / Low: 248.5051).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.0615
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.1677 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 251.1149) against the same month in 2011 (average: 242.1183), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9967 (+3.72%).

2012 Avg (July) 251.1149
2011 Avg (July) 242.1183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 247.4292 246.3078 246.8409
February 247.6197 246.5465 246.9918
March 247.6963 244.8138 246.9650
April 247.4967 246.6077 247.1782
May 247.9368 246.9557 247.4137
June 248.0007 246.5834 247.5317
July 257.7069 247.6455 251.1149
August 248.5382 247.6453 247.9473
September 248.7096 247.3968 247.9332
October 249.0293 247.8291 248.0236
November 248.5676 247.6495 248.2370
December 249.1210 248.5051 248.8363