2012 OMR to SRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 OMR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the OMR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 8.5606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 8.4356.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1250 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4961 to the December average rate of 8.5184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.5606 was down 1.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.6647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
OMR to SRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.5013, compared to 8.5204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0191 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1063 SRD (High: 8.5419 / Low: 8.4356). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 SRD (High: 8.5328 / Low: 8.5058).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 8.5306) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.4950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0356 (+0.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5130 | 8.4777 | 8.4961 |
| February | 8.5278 | 8.4791 | 8.4996 |
| March | 8.5381 | 8.4765 | 8.5104 |
| April | 8.5276 | 8.4674 | 8.4978 |
| May | 8.5288 | 8.4785 | 8.5000 |
| June | 8.5299 | 8.4631 | 8.5038 |
| July | 8.5419 | 8.4356 | 8.5115 |
| August | 8.5606 | 8.5023 | 8.5306 |
| September | 8.5409 | 8.5034 | 8.5243 |
| October | 8.5524 | 8.5056 | 8.5218 |
| November | 8.5327 | 8.4988 | 8.5155 |
| December | 8.5328 | 8.5058 | 8.5184 |