YEARLY HIGH
8.5786 SRD
YEARLY LOW
8.4973 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5245 SRD

2013 OMR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 8.5786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 8.4973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0813 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5150 to the December average rate of 8.5340, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.5786 was up 0.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.5606, 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 42,893 SRD
2012 Average 42,554 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 42,486 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 406.41 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

8.5420
8.5108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.5161, compared to 8.5329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0534 SRD (High: 8.5786 / Low: 8.5252). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 SRD (High: 8.5257 / Low: 8.5056).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0534
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 8.5392) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.5243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+0.17%).

2013 Avg (September) 8.5392
2012 Avg (September) 8.5243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5262 8.5038 8.5150
February 8.5257 8.5056 8.5173
March 8.5383 8.5004 8.5174
April 8.5392 8.4973 8.5172
May 8.5546 8.5050 8.5162
June 8.5383 8.5041 8.5134
July 8.5562 8.5049 8.5203
August 8.5494 8.5069 8.5324
September 8.5786 8.5252 8.5392
October 8.5714 8.5276 8.5394
November 8.5497 8.5269 8.5318
December 8.5655 8.5272 8.5340