YEARLY HIGH
339.6584 ISK
YEARLY LOW
308.5770 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
325.0296 ISK

2012 OMR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 339.6584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 308.5770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.0813 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 321.3254 to the December average rate of 329.1528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 339.6584 was up 5.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 320.4665, 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 1,698,292 ISK
2011 Average 1,508,574 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,542,885 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,406.73 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

333.3243
310.2391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ISK 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 326.7666, compared to 323.2927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 326.7666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 323.2927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 20.8297 ISK (High: 334.9136 / Low: 314.0839). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0367 ISK (High: 331.5782 / Low: 325.5416).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.8297
March Spread (Stable) ±6.0367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 14.8879 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 331.4005) against the same month in 2011 (average: 299.6698), the exchange rate shifted by +31.7308 (+10.59%).

2012 Avg (June) 331.4005
2011 Avg (June) 299.6698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 326.5934 317.0433 321.3254
February 326.3708 317.2736 320.5607
March 331.5782 325.5416 328.0932
April 333.5276 326.5204 329.2762
May 339.1854 322.3878 329.9435
June 339.6584 323.3156 331.4005
July 334.9136 314.0839 327.0507
August 317.9720 308.5770 312.1629
September 323.6855 313.8300 318.7495
October 331.2740 317.1509 322.3057
November 335.2898 326.2542 330.3344
December 334.9784 324.7040 329.1528