2012 OMR to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7344 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.7201 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7279 KWD

2012 OMR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.7344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.7201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7244 to the December average rate of 0.7310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7344 was down 0.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7348, 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 3,672 KWD

2011 Average 3,595 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 3,601 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.29 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7343

0.7204

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 0.7244, compared to 0.7314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7244

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0076 KWD (High: 0.7295 / Low: 0.7219). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 KWD (High: 0.7321 / Low: 0.7305).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.7331) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0236 (+3.33%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.7331

2011 Avg (August) 0.7095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7268	0.7201	0.7244
February	0.7234	0.7203	0.7216
March	0.7259	0.7219	0.7239
April	0.7243	0.7215	0.7228
May	0.7295	0.7219	0.7255
June	0.7305	0.7246	0.7283
July	0.7331	0.7268	0.7313
August	0.7344	0.7319	0.7331
September	0.7330	0.7282	0.7303
October	0.7306	0.7289	0.7301
November	0.7336	0.7302	0.7324
December	0.7321	0.7305	0.7310