YEARLY HIGH
3.3314 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.1700 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2496 SGD

2013 OMR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 3.3314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.1700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1614 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1896 to the December average rate of 3.2713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.3314 was down 1.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.3762, 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 16,657 SGD
2012 Average 16,232 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 15,850 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 806.98 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.3146
3.1783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SGD 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 3.2294, compared to 3.2699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1007 SGD (High: 3.2934 / Low: 3.1927). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 SGD (High: 3.2229 / Low: 3.2107).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1007
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 3.3033) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.2429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0603 (+1.86%).

2013 Avg (August) 3.3033
2012 Avg (August) 3.2429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2153 3.1700 3.1896
February 3.2229 3.2107 3.2169
March 3.2487 3.2192 3.2363
April 3.2257 3.2038 3.2158
May 3.2934 3.1927 3.2433
June 3.3154 3.2368 3.2744
July 3.3273 3.2709 3.2928
August 3.3314 3.2662 3.3033
September 3.3243 3.2424 3.2821
October 3.2541 3.2102 3.2292
November 3.2607 3.2268 3.2406
December 3.2993 3.2440 3.2713