YEARLY HIGH
276.4131 JMD
YEARLY LOW
238.7615 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
259.0996 JMD

2013 OMR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 276.4131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 238.7615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.6516 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 240.4817 to the December average rate of 271.4681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 276.4131 was up 15.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 240.3361, 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 1,382,065 JMD
2012 Average 1,147,946 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,193,808 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188,257.90 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

274.5667
237.3831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to JMD 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 251.2849, compared to 266.9143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.6294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.2849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 266.9143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 9.5977 JMD (High: 248.5307 / Low: 238.9330). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4941 JMD (High: 263.8472 / Low: 262.3531).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.5977
August Spread (Stable) ±1.4941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5617 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 271.4681) against the same month in 2012 (average: 238.8421), the exchange rate shifted by +32.6260 (+13.66%).

2013 Avg (December) 271.4681
2012 Avg (December) 238.8421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 241.7585 238.7615 240.4817
February 248.5307 238.9330 243.4558
March 254.9517 247.2395 251.3967
April 258.4431 254.3481 256.6901
May 257.3313 255.1889 256.1284
June 263.3266 255.5144 259.5565
July 263.3484 261.2347 262.6861
August 263.8472 262.3531 263.2363
September 266.8751 263.0600 264.8610
October 271.8633 267.1114 269.8532
November 272.1991 266.0059 269.3809
December 276.4131 267.5090 271.4681