2012 OMR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.7659 SAR

YEARLY LOW

9.7136 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7441 SAR

2012 OMR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 9.7659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 9.7136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0524 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7455 to the December average rate of 9.7422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.7659 was down 0.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.7712, 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 48,830 SAR

2011 Average 48,764 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 48,568 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.88 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.7496

9.7378

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SAR 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 9.7467, compared to 9.7415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7467

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0438 SAR (High: 9.7659 / Low: 9.7221). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 SAR (High: 9.7561 / Low: 9.7455).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 9.7415) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.7537), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0122 (-0.13%).

2012 Avg (September) 9.7415

2011 Avg (September) 9.7537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7486	9.7136	9.7455
February	9.7561	9.7455	9.7486
March	9.7568	9.7417	9.7473
April	9.7477	9.7331	9.7448
May	9.7514	9.7400	9.7469
June	9.7502	9.7388	9.7468
July	9.7556	9.7291	9.7417
August	9.7631	9.7237	9.7430
September	9.7659	9.7221	9.7415
October	9.7526	9.7390	9.7419
November	9.7520	9.7137	9.7388
December	9.7532	9.7370	9.7422