YEARLY HIGH
4.5038 GEL
YEARLY LOW
4.2105 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3387 GEL

2012 OMR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 4.5038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 4.2105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2933 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3383 to the December average rate of 4.3108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5038 was down 4.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.7086, 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 22,519 GEL
2011 Average 21,916 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 21,052 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,466.36 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.5159
4.1971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GEL 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 4.2758, compared to 4.4015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.2005 GEL (High: 4.5038 / Low: 4.3032). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 GEL (High: 4.4924 / Low: 4.4771).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2005
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1361 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 4.3533) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.3152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0380 (+0.88%).

2012 Avg (October) 4.3533
2011 Avg (October) 4.3152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3475 4.3252 4.3383
February 4.3414 4.2219 4.3095
March 4.3321 4.2604 4.2889
April 4.2816 4.2284 4.2485
May 4.2437 4.2105 4.2237
June 4.2726 4.2237 4.2458
July 4.4973 4.3316 4.4562
August 4.4924 4.4771 4.4842
September 4.4991 4.4830 4.4893
October 4.5038 4.3032 4.3533
November 4.3359 4.2981 4.3154
December 4.3241 4.2949 4.3108