YEARLY HIGH
1.4973 LVL
YEARLY LOW
1.3534 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4098 LVL

2012 OMR to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.4973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 1.3534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1438 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4080 to the December average rate of 1.3794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4973 was up 5.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4144, 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 7,486 LVL
2011 Average 6,589 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 6,767 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 719.09 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4810
1.3633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LVL 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 1.3997, compared to 1.4199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3997
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0889 LVL (High: 1.4624 / Low: 1.3734). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 LVL (High: 1.4036 / Low: 1.3798).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0889
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.0537 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.4712) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1834 (+14.24%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.4712
2011 Avg (July) 1.2878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4356 1.3767 1.4080
February 1.3945 1.3534 1.3738
March 1.3865 1.3617 1.3731
April 1.3919 1.3625 1.3806
May 1.4624 1.3734 1.4169
June 1.4678 1.4263 1.4460
July 1.4973 1.4355 1.4712
August 1.4746 1.4351 1.4597
September 1.4390 1.3778 1.4060
October 1.4036 1.3798 1.3936
November 1.4241 1.3918 1.4096
December 1.3986 1.3640 1.3794