YEARLY HIGH
1.7465 GBP
YEARLY LOW
1.5682 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6614 GBP

2013 OMR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 1.7465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.5682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1783 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6257 to the December average rate of 1.5862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7465 was up 2.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6967, 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 8,732 GBP
2012 Average 8,198 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,841 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 891.53 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7351
1.5727
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 1.6830, compared to 1.6397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0724 GBP (High: 1.7164 / Low: 1.6440). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 GBP (High: 1.6279 / Low: 1.6021).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0724
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 1.7118) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0466 (+2.80%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.7118
2012 Avg (July) 1.6652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6537 1.5961 1.6257
February 1.7164 1.6440 1.6769
March 1.7439 1.7052 1.7216
April 1.7197 1.6736 1.6958
May 1.7261 1.6681 1.6984
June 1.7098 1.6526 1.6795
July 1.7465 1.6880 1.7118
August 1.7159 1.6579 1.6758
September 1.6745 1.6069 1.6375
October 1.6279 1.6021 1.6148
November 1.6332 1.5868 1.6122
December 1.5966 1.5682 1.5862