2012 OMR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4007.2865 BIF

YEARLY LOW

3325.4229 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

3646.0712 BIF

2012 OMR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 4007.2865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 3325.4229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 681.8636 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3374.6152 to the December average rate of 3959.8220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4007.2865 was up 16.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 3432.2333, 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 20,036,432 BIF

2011 Average 15,730,452 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 16,627,115 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,409,317.75 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4018.4121

3315.3309

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OMR to BIF 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 3469.5383, compared to 3822.6041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 353.0659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3469.5383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3822.6041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 266.8597 BIF (High: 3592.2826 / Low: 3325.4229). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 53.4979 BIF (High: 3398.6195 / Low: 3345.1217).

April Spread (Volatile) ±266.8597

February Spread (Stable) ±53.4979

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.9760 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3959.8220) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3348.9303), the exchange rate shifted by +610.8917 (+18.24%).

2012 Avg (December) 3959.8220

2011 Avg (December) 3348.9303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3438.4584	3336.9761	3374.6152
February	3398.6195	3345.1217	3380.8970
March	3396.8149	3332.3299	3373.9210
April	3592.2826	3325.4229	3418.4096
May	3674.4163	3539.4685	3617.2352
June	3692.2922	3624.3767	3652.1516
July	3769.9939	3645.1487	3708.3469
August	3771.6735	3715.3584	3749.6634
September	3849.7259	3715.9217	3781.1088
October	3873.7149	3811.5106	3853.2601
November	3950.5654	3818.1465	3883.4236
December	4007.2865	3877.1930	3959.8220