2013 OMR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.7743 SAR

YEARLY LOW

9.7242 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7413 SAR

2013 OMR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 9.7743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 9.7242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0501 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7409 to the December average rate of 9.7422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.7743 was up 0.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.7659, 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 48,872 SAR

2012 Average 48,720 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 48,621 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.63 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.7448

9.7397

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 9.7410, compared to 9.7417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7410

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0344 SAR (High: 9.7743 / Low: 9.7399). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SAR (High: 9.7419 / Low: 9.7404).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 9.7443) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.7415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+0.03%).

2013 Avg (September) 9.7443

2012 Avg (September) 9.7415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7427	9.7375	9.7409
February	9.7438	9.7398	9.7413
March	9.7438	9.7394	9.7411
April	9.7523	9.7242	9.7402
May	9.7463	9.7394	9.7412
June	9.7427	9.7384	9.7411
July	9.7428	9.7389	9.7410
August	9.7419	9.7404	9.7411
September	9.7743	9.7399	9.7443
October	9.7423	9.7334	9.7408
November	9.7419	9.7400	9.7409
December	9.7479	9.7399	9.7422