YEARLY HIGH
23.1905 SZL
YEARLY LOW
19.5322 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.3333 SZL

2012 OMR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 23.1905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 19.5322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6583 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8203 to the December average rate of 22.4125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.1905 was up 4.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.1844, 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 115,952 SZL
2011 Average 94,166 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 97,661 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,291.53 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

23.1498
19.4533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SZL 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 20.6352, compared to 22.0315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.0302 SZL (High: 22.1127 / Low: 20.0824). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5615 SZL (High: 20.0937 / Low: 19.5322).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0302
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5615

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9131 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 22.8418) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.1689), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6729 (+7.90%).

2012 Avg (November) 22.8418
2011 Avg (November) 21.1689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.2765 20.1846 20.8203
February 20.2559 19.5699 19.9072
March 20.0937 19.5322 19.7613
April 20.7767 19.8391 20.3195
May 22.1127 20.0824 21.1964
June 22.4123 21.2608 21.8062
July 22.1633 21.0552 21.4371
August 22.0574 21.0299 21.4888
September 21.9922 21.2234 21.5285
October 22.9429 21.6423 22.4803
November 23.1905 22.4818 22.8418
December 22.9737 21.9757 22.4125