2013 OMR to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7465 GIP

YEARLY LOW

1.5682 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6504 GIP

2013 OMR to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to GIP 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 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6258 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 2.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6968, 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 GIP

2012 Average 8,193 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 7,841 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 891.53 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7244

1.5737

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 1.6611, 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 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0934 GIP (High: 1.7197 / Low: 1.6264). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 GIP (High: 1.6259 / Low: 1.6209).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0934

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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: 1.6482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0636 (+3.86%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.7118

2012 Avg (July) 1.6482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6402	1.6113	1.6258
February	1.6650	1.6254	1.6446
March	1.6259	1.6209	1.6252
April	1.7197	1.6264	1.6931
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