2012 OMR to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6968 GIP

YEARLY LOW

1.6001 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6386 GIP

2012 OMR to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.6968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 1.6001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0967 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6754 to the December average rate of 1.6178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6968 was down 0.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6990, 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 8,484 GIP

2011 Average 8,113 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 8,001 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 483.48 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6811

1.6121

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 1.6486, compared to 1.6286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6486

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0796 GIP (High: 1.6801 / Low: 1.6005). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 GIP (High: 1.6270 / Low: 1.6146).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0796

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0314 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.6754) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0249 (+1.51%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.6754

2011 Avg (January) 1.6505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6968	1.6428	1.6754
February	1.6586	1.6263	1.6440
March	1.6618	1.6251	1.6425
April	1.6411	1.6001	1.6237
May	1.6801	1.6005	1.6327
June	1.6947	1.6521	1.6736
July	1.6651	1.6382	1.6482
August	1.6495	1.6310	1.6396
September	1.6309	1.6112	1.6190
October	1.6270	1.6146	1.6209
November	1.6323	1.6176	1.6259
December	1.6240	1.6107	1.6178