YEARLY HIGH
7.4240 LTL
YEARLY LOW
6.6834 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9814 LTL

2012 OMR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 7.4240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 6.6834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7406 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9550 to the December average rate of 6.8376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.4240 was up 6.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.9597, 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 37,120 LTL
2011 Average 32,288 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 33,417 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,702.88 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.3472
6.7372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LTL 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 6.9214, compared to 7.0413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4564 LTL (High: 7.2365 / Low: 6.7800). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1202 LTL (High: 6.9635 / Low: 6.8433).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4564
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2652 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 7.2964) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.2903), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0061 (+15.99%).

2012 Avg (July) 7.2964
2011 Avg (July) 6.2903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0849 6.7984 6.9550
February 6.8926 6.6834 6.7881
March 6.8720 6.7204 6.7960
April 6.8762 6.7254 6.8171
May 7.2365 6.7800 7.0080
June 7.2648 7.0650 7.1643
July 7.4240 7.1143 7.2964
August 7.3068 7.1273 7.2382
September 7.1341 6.8331 6.9730
October 6.9635 6.8433 6.9123
November 7.0611 6.9054 6.9905
December 6.9341 6.7662 6.8376