2012 OMR to QAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |