YEARLY HIGH
2.1532 EUR
YEARLY LOW
1.9335 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0216 EUR

2012 OMR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 2.1532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.9335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2197 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0142 to the December average rate of 1.9803, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1532 was up 7.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0108, 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 10,766 EUR
2011 Average 9,349 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 9,668 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,098.34 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1280
1.9497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to EUR 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 2.0041, compared to 2.0391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1345 EUR (High: 2.0990 / Low: 1.9645). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0380 EUR (High: 2.0173 / Low: 1.9793).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1345
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0380

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 0.0772 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.1131) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2936 (+16.14%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.1131
2011 Avg (July) 1.8195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0514 1.9693 2.0142
February 1.9872 1.9335 1.9645
March 1.9938 1.9479 1.9678
April 1.9895 1.9479 1.9738
May 2.0990 1.9645 2.0308
June 2.0995 2.0479 2.0735
July 2.1532 2.0602 2.1131
August 2.1330 2.0648 2.0960
September 2.0661 1.9788 2.0187
October 2.0173 1.9793 2.0023
November 2.0439 1.9974 2.0243
December 2.0080 1.9618 1.9803