YEARLY HIGH
34.1268 SCR
YEARLY LOW
30.1503 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.3907 SCR

2013 OMR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 34.1268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 30.1503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9765 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.8063 to the December average rate of 31.3300, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 34.1268 was down 12.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 39.0042, 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 170,634 SCR
2012 Average 178,348 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 150,752 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,882.28 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

34.1442
30.0895
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 31.5296, compared to 31.2517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.2517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 1.9452 SCR (High: 32.1265 / Low: 30.1813). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2765 SCR (High: 31.3166 / Low: 31.0400).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9452
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2765

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0160 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 33.8063) against the same month in 2012 (average: 36.0766), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2702 (-6.29%).

2013 Avg (January) 33.8063
2012 Avg (January) 36.0766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.1268 33.1727 33.8063
February 33.1967 32.0389 32.7819
March 32.1265 30.1813 30.7660
April 30.6527 30.1503 30.4274
May 30.8867 30.3857 30.6025
June 30.9734 30.6242 30.7936
July 31.3736 30.8071 31.1120
August 31.3166 31.0400 31.1666
September 31.5100 31.0538 31.2674
October 31.6136 31.1681 31.3192
November 31.6607 31.1509 31.3151
December 31.4944 31.1927 31.3300