YEARLY HIGH
0.7348 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7071 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7190 KWD

2011 OMR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the OMR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.7348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.7071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0278 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7307 to the December average rate of 0.7222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7348 was down 3.75% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7635, 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 3,674 KWD
2010 Average 3,733 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,535 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.91 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7328
0.7074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KWD 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 0.7221, compared to 0.7160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0148 KWD (High: 0.7234 / Low: 0.7086). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 KWD (High: 0.7203 / Low: 0.7159).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.7307) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7469), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0162 (-2.16%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.7307
2010 Avg (January) 0.7469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7348 0.7275 0.7307
February 0.7303 0.7244 0.7279
March 0.7247 0.7203 0.7227
April 0.7223 0.7138 0.7193
May 0.7196 0.7138 0.7169
June 0.7170 0.7121 0.7149
July 0.7160 0.7095 0.7129
August 0.7121 0.7071 0.7095
September 0.7234 0.7086 0.7159
October 0.7222 0.7122 0.7173
November 0.7203 0.7159 0.7179
December 0.7247 0.7190 0.7222