2012 OMR to SHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6972 SHP

YEARLY LOW

1.5965 SHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6396 SHP

2012 OMR to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.6972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.5965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1007 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6754 to the December average rate of 1.6099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6972 was up 0.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6919, 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 8,486 SHP

2011 Average 8,110 SHP

Yearly Trough Low 7,982 SHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 503.69 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6820

1.6034

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SHP 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 1.6485, compared to 1.6307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6485

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0799 SHP (High: 1.6805 / Low: 1.6005). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 SHP (High: 1.6276 / Low: 1.6038).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0799

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0408 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.6754) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0260 (+1.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.6754

2011 Avg (January) 1.6494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6972	1.6424	1.6754
February	1.6587	1.6270	1.6441
March	1.6616	1.6252	1.6424
April	1.6408	1.5997	1.6237
May	1.6805	1.6005	1.6329
June	1.6947	1.6519	1.6726
July	1.6826	1.6505	1.6652
August	1.6732	1.6374	1.6535
September	1.6367	1.5988	1.6127
October	1.6276	1.6038	1.6159
November	1.6380	1.6091	1.6270
December	1.6220	1.5965	1.6099