YEARLY HIGH
254.2826 PKR
YEARLY LOW
233.7798 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
242.5463 PKR

2012 OMR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 254.2826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 233.7798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5027 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 234.6461 to the December average rate of 252.5681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 254.2826 was up 8.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 233.9874, 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 1,271,413 PKR
2011 Average 1,123,048 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,168,899 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,513.68 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

254.3603
232.8539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to PKR 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 237.4842, compared to 247.6083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.4842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 247.6083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.7677 PKR (High: 242.7307 / Low: 235.9630). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5410 PKR (High: 236.5686 / Low: 235.0276).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.7677
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5410

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5599 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 252.5681) against the same month in 2011 (average: 232.6069), the exchange rate shifted by +19.9612 (+8.58%).

2012 Avg (December) 252.5681
2011 Avg (December) 232.6069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 235.9386 233.7798 234.6461
February 236.5686 235.0276 235.8543
March 239.1293 235.6499 236.3162
April 236.5254 234.8844 235.7562
May 242.7307 235.9630 237.4329
June 245.9333 243.3555 244.8998
July 246.7800 244.1343 245.3248
August 246.3360 243.2578 245.0567
September 246.7301 243.0092 245.2354
October 249.1149 246.7234 248.1469
November 250.9762 248.0631 249.3180
December 254.2826 250.7680 252.5681