2012 OMR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 OMR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the OMR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 3080.2921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2764.6489.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 315.6432 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2969.4049 to the December average rate of 2793.9254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3080.2921 was down 1.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 3113.0201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
OMR to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2967.0746, compared to 2886.4412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 80.6334 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 145.8966 KRW (High: 3080.2921 / Low: 2934.3955). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.4046 KRW (High: 2951.0251 / Low: 2926.6205).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 59.0684 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 3009.0017) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2820.0728), the exchange rate shifted by +188.9290 (+6.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3016.1618 | 2910.6193 | 2969.4049 |
| February | 2942.5656 | 2900.7987 | 2919.6513 |
| March | 2955.3149 | 2900.0013 | 2927.2552 |
| April | 2972.5179 | 2919.7840 | 2950.4006 |
| May | 3080.2921 | 2934.3955 | 3009.0017 |
| June | 3068.3953 | 2971.3820 | 3026.7340 |
| July | 3000.0267 | 2934.8133 | 2967.6655 |
| August | 2951.0251 | 2926.6205 | 2941.6660 |
| September | 2952.5329 | 2888.9624 | 2917.8883 |
| October | 2894.3666 | 2832.6752 | 2872.8944 |
| November | 2836.7148 | 2811.2434 | 2824.6077 |
| December | 2814.9496 | 2764.6489 | 2793.9254 |