YEARLY HIGH
88.7168 GMD
YEARLY LOW
74.4719 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.8049 GMD

2012 OMR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 88.7168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 74.4719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2449 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.0482 to the December average rate of 80.6352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 88.7168 was up 13.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 78.3743, 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 443,584 GMD
2011 Average 366,418 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 372,360 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,224.67 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

88.0160
75.8864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GMD 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 78.5693, compared to 83.0405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.5693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.0405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 10.8525 GMD (High: 88.3297 / Low: 77.4772). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8359 GMD (High: 87.0555 / Low: 85.2196).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.8525
September Spread (Stable) ±1.8359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.6375 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 87.0052) against the same month in 2011 (average: 75.5370), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4682 (+15.18%).

2012 Avg (October) 87.0052
2011 Avg (October) 75.5370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.7487 74.4719 77.0482
February 80.6259 76.3472 78.9041
March 80.2114 76.5237 79.2964
April 78.2072 75.2464 76.8972
May 80.3021 77.9698 78.9322
June 81.9518 78.2799 80.3375
July 82.7590 80.2573 81.6811
August 87.0288 81.5106 82.7142
September 87.0555 85.2196 85.8394
October 88.7168 85.2873 87.0052
November 88.3297 77.4772 80.3677
December 84.5323 77.3636 80.6352