2011 OMR to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6990 GIP

YEARLY LOW

1.5587 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6224 GIP

2011 OMR to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the OMR to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.6990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.5587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1403 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6505 to the December average rate of 1.6647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.6990 was down 6.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.8227, 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 8,495 GIP

2010 Average 8,423 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 7,793 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 701.42 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.6723

1.5813

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GIP 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 1.6098, compared to 1.6350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6098

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0858 GIP (High: 1.6894 / Low: 1.6035). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 GIP (High: 1.6264 / Low: 1.6022).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0858

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0370 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.6508) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.6394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+0.69%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.6508

2010 Avg (October) 1.6394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6822	1.6239	1.6505
February	1.6264	1.6022	1.6135
March	1.6298	1.5882	1.6110
April	1.6212	1.5607	1.5889
May	1.6134	1.5587	1.5905
June	1.6308	1.5828	1.6046
July	1.6426	1.5858	1.6128
August	1.6104	1.5723	1.5903
September	1.6894	1.6035	1.6457
October	1.6990	1.6151	1.6508
November	1.6838	1.6211	1.6457
December	1.6855	1.6533	1.6647