2012 OMR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.2056 BOB

YEARLY LOW

17.8740 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.0413 BOB

2012 OMR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 18.2056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 17.8740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3316 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9158 to the December average rate of 18.1499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.2056 was down 0.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.2723, 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 91,028 BOB

2011 Average 90,601 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 89,370 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,658.13 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.1738

17.8870

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BOB 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 17.9440, compared to 18.1385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9440

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2101 BOB (High: 18.0991 / Low: 17.8890). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0750 BOB (High: 17.9659 / Low: 17.8909).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2101

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0750

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 18.1499) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.9201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2298 (+1.28%).

2012 Avg (December) 18.1499

2011 Avg (December) 17.9201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.9659	17.8909	17.9158
February	17.9696	17.8899	17.9256
March	17.9778	17.8870	17.9390
April	17.9579	17.8740	17.9109
May	18.0991	17.8890	17.9513
June	18.0906	17.8901	18.0215
July	18.2005	17.9918	18.1178
August	18.1899	18.0789	18.1405
September	18.1786	18.0527	18.1244
October	18.1911	18.0553	18.1491
November	18.1792	18.0989	18.1495
December	18.2056	18.0714	18.1499