YEARLY HIGH
52705.4350 STD
YEARLY LOW
47584.4763 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
49713.3688 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 263,527,175 STD
2011 Average 229,397,491 STD
Yearly Trough Low 237,922,381 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,604,793.58 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

52719.5814
47819.6485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48932.4067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50494.3310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3042.5437
August Spread (Stable) ±718.1803

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1331.4902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (August) 52311.2537
2011 Avg (August) 44697.5291

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