YEARLY HIGH
16.4241 EGP
YEARLY LOW
15.6234 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7711 EGP

2012 OMR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 16.4241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 15.6234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8007 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6912 to the December average rate of 16.0018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.4241 was up 4.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.6968, 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 82,121 EGP
2011 Average 77,297 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 78,117 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,003.62 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.0332
15.6562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to EGP 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 15.6949, compared to 15.8473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.5509 EGP (High: 16.4241 / Low: 15.8732). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0299 EGP (High: 15.7026 / Low: 15.6727).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5509
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0299

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 16.0018) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.6461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3557 (+2.27%).

2012 Avg (December) 16.0018
2011 Avg (December) 15.6461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.7101 15.6234 15.6912
February 15.7026 15.6727 15.6877
March 15.7059 15.6698 15.6876
April 15.7142 15.6655 15.6897
May 15.7229 15.6740 15.7002
June 15.7572 15.6774 15.7129
July 15.8102 15.7187 15.7531
August 15.8545 15.7596 15.7985
September 15.8955 15.7906 15.8338
October 15.8780 15.8246 15.8466
November 15.8892 15.7757 15.8499
December 16.4241 15.8732 16.0018