YEARLY HIGH
9.4823 QAR
YEARLY LOW
9.4303 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4601 QAR

2012 OMR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 9.4823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 9.4303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4615 to the December average rate of 9.4578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.4823 was up 0.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.4685, 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 47,412 QAR
2011 Average 47,332 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 47,152 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.93 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.4653
9.4534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to QAR 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 9.4622, compared to 9.4581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0422 QAR (High: 9.4823 / Low: 9.4401). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 QAR (High: 9.4631 / Low: 9.4557).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0422
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 9.4577) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.4669), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0092 (-0.10%).

2012 Avg (September) 9.4577
2011 Avg (September) 9.4669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4643 9.4303 9.4615
February 9.4713 9.4605 9.4643
March 9.4723 9.4571 9.4625
April 9.4634 9.4490 9.4603
May 9.4672 9.4556 9.4625
June 9.4657 9.4540 9.4622
July 9.4790 9.4518 9.4597
August 9.4792 9.4537 9.4606
September 9.4823 9.4401 9.4577
October 9.4631 9.4557 9.4581
November 9.4596 9.4310 9.4544
December 9.4681 9.4531 9.4578