YEARLY HIGH
4.2168 BAM
YEARLY LOW
3.7900 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9578 BAM

2012 OMR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 4.2168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 3.7900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4268 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9433 to the December average rate of 3.8778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.2168 was up 7.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.9401, 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 21,084 BAM
2011 Average 18,303 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 18,950 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,133.88 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.1652
3.8194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BAM 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 3.9241, compared to 3.9916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2598 BAM (High: 4.1067 / Low: 3.8469). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0606 BAM (High: 3.9470 / Low: 3.8864).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2598
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0606

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1519 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 4.1364) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.5646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5718 (+16.04%).

2012 Avg (July) 4.1364
2011 Avg (July) 3.5646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0176 3.8599 3.9433
February 3.8974 3.7900 3.8482
March 3.8991 3.8142 3.8527
April 3.8957 3.8142 3.8650
May 4.1067 3.8469 3.9759
June 4.1141 4.0090 4.0595
July 4.2168 4.0312 4.1364
August 4.1730 4.0430 4.1034
September 4.0473 3.8725 3.9515
October 3.9470 3.8864 3.9186
November 4.0003 3.9143 3.9618
December 3.9323 3.8377 3.8778