YEARLY HIGH
20.8708 BWP
YEARLY LOW
18.6380 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8428 BWP

2012 OMR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 20.8708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 18.6380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2328 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3698 to the December average rate of 20.3945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.8708 was up 4.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 20.0243, 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 104,354 BWP
2011 Average 89,184 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 93,190 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,163.98 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20.8431
18.6367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BWP 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 19.4351, compared to 20.2505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.4351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.4042 BWP (High: 20.5793 / Low: 19.1751). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4262 BWP (High: 20.1735 / Low: 19.7473).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4042
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4262

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5493 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 20.6593) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.4043), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2550 (+6.47%).

2012 Avg (November) 20.6593
2011 Avg (November) 19.4043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6678 18.9360 19.3698
February 19.0964 18.6380 18.8206
March 19.1399 18.6729 18.8628
April 19.6130 18.9908 19.3242
May 20.5793 19.1751 19.8945
June 20.5674 19.8507 20.3387
July 20.4797 19.7889 20.0906
August 20.3110 19.8579 20.0529
September 20.1735 19.7473 19.9079
October 20.7271 19.9924 20.3977
November 20.8708 20.4393 20.6593
December 20.6795 20.1991 20.3945