YEARLY HIGH
2.6041 USD
YEARLY LOW
2.5901 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5983 USD

2012 OMR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2.6041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 2.5901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5987 to the December average rate of 2.5977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6041 was up 0.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6027, 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 13,020 USD
2011 Average 13,003 USD
Yearly Trough Low 12,951 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.98 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5998
2.5966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to USD 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 2.5990, compared to 2.5976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0114 USD (High: 2.6041 / Low: 2.5927). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 USD (High: 2.6015 / Low: 2.5988).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2.5976) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6008), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.12%).

2012 Avg (September) 2.5976
2011 Avg (September) 2.6008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5994 2.5902 2.5987
February 2.6015 2.5988 2.5995
March 2.6016 2.5976 2.5991
April 2.5993 2.5954 2.5985
May 2.6003 2.5972 2.5991
June 2.5999 2.5969 2.5990
July 2.6015 2.5940 2.5976
August 2.6035 2.5961 2.5983
September 2.6041 2.5927 2.5976
October 2.6015 2.5970 2.5978
November 2.6004 2.5901 2.5969
December 2.6005 2.5964 2.5977