YEARLY HIGH
39.0042 SCR
YEARLY LOW
33.5603 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.6716 SCR

2012 OMR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 39.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 33.5603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4439 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0766 to the December average rate of 34.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 39.0042 was up 8.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 35.9558, 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 195,021 SCR
2011 Average 161,904 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 167,802 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,219.70 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

38.1685
33.4002
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SCR 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 36.6453, compared to 34.6979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 2.8169 SCR (High: 36.5780 / Low: 33.7611). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1913 SCR (High: 34.1080 / Low: 33.9167).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.8169
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1913

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.3053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 37.7711) against the same month in 2011 (average: 31.8028), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9684 (+18.77%).

2012 Avg (July) 37.7711
2011 Avg (July) 31.8028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.9062 34.6278 36.0766
February 37.2459 35.8865 36.4178
March 37.1220 35.5013 36.6387
April 37.2796 35.8137 36.4444
May 37.9693 35.9719 36.7487
June 38.2251 36.6588 37.5456
July 39.0042 36.4652 37.7711
August 36.5780 33.7611 34.4659
September 34.0056 33.5603 33.7975
October 34.2761 33.7845 34.0458
November 34.2281 33.8880 34.0998
December 34.1080 33.9167 34.0071