2012 OMR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 OMR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the OMR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 52705.4350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 47584.4763.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5120.9587 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49335.2353 to the December average rate of 48661.8910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 52705.4350 was up 6.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 49431.7658, 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 STD 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 48932.4067, compared to 50494.3310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1561.9243 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 3042.5437 STD (High: 52601.6064 / Low: 49559.0626). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 718.1803 STD (High: 52705.4350 / Low: 51987.2547).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1331.4902 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 52311.2537) against the same month in 2011 (average: 44697.5291), the exchange rate shifted by +7613.7246 (+17.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50230.7725 | 47848.0196 | 49335.2353 |
| February | 48840.3306 | 47584.4763 | 48227.9762 |
| March | 49223.2696 | 47641.5196 | 48278.0766 |
| April | 48948.7676 | 47731.4420 | 48446.0464 |
| May | 50319.6966 | 47972.7364 | 49225.2592 |
| June | 51138.6428 | 48844.1100 | 50081.8463 |
| July | 52339.3660 | 50577.9428 | 51483.7646 |
| August | 52705.4350 | 51987.2547 | 52311.2537 |
| September | 52601.6064 | 49559.0626 | 50979.7635 |
| October | 50957.3822 | 49192.3890 | 49907.3380 |
| November | 50127.5257 | 48795.3090 | 49621.9751 |
| December | 49257.1051 | 48237.4965 | 48661.8910 |