YEARLY HIGH
1.6967 GBP
YEARLY LOW
1.5966 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6396 GBP

2012 OMR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.6967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.5966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1001 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6755 to the December average rate of 1.6102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6967 was up 0.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6923, 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 8,483 GBP
2011 Average 8,110 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,983 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 500.28 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6820
1.6036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GBP 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 1.6485, compared to 1.6307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0798 GBP (High: 1.6814 / Low: 1.6016). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 GBP (High: 1.6281 / Low: 1.6069).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0798
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.6755) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0264 (+1.60%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.6755
2011 Avg (January) 1.6491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6967 1.6429 1.6755
February 1.6583 1.6301 1.6445
March 1.6623 1.6254 1.6425
April 1.6415 1.5997 1.6234
May 1.6814 1.6016 1.6328
June 1.6947 1.6519 1.6725
July 1.6829 1.6505 1.6652
August 1.6713 1.6372 1.6533
September 1.6367 1.5986 1.6127
October 1.6281 1.6069 1.6159
November 1.6385 1.6089 1.6271
December 1.6220 1.5966 1.6102