2012 OMR to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 OMR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the OMR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 23.1911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 19.5236.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6674 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8268 to the December average rate of 22.4074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.1911 was up 4.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.1866, 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 LSL 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 20.6357, compared to 22.0247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3890 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.0294 LSL (High: 22.1147 / Low: 20.0853). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5550 LSL (High: 20.0786 / Low: 19.5236).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9208 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 22.8431) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.1794), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6637 (+7.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.2569 | 20.1834 | 20.8268 |
| February | 20.2572 | 19.5779 | 19.9061 |
| March | 20.0786 | 19.5236 | 19.7532 |
| April | 20.7798 | 19.8372 | 20.3303 |
| May | 22.1147 | 20.0853 | 21.2005 |
| June | 22.3347 | 21.2604 | 21.7970 |
| July | 22.1621 | 21.0522 | 21.4349 |
| August | 22.0591 | 21.0332 | 21.4860 |
| September | 21.8365 | 21.1953 | 21.4982 |
| October | 22.9418 | 21.6430 | 22.4785 |
| November | 23.1911 | 22.4828 | 22.8431 |
| December | 22.9734 | 21.9400 | 22.4074 |