YEARLY HIGH
1412.5880 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1270.2843 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1326.1145 XAF

2012 OMR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1412.5880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1270.2843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 142.3037 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1321.0626 to the December average rate of 1299.6000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1412.5880 was up 7.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 1319.2243, 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 7,062,940 XAF
2011 Average 6,180,385 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 6,351,422 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 711,518.67 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1395.3749
1279.4401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XAF 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 1314.6880, compared to 1337.5410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.8530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1314.6880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1337.5410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 86.8893 XAF (High: 1375.7960 / Low: 1288.9067). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.8913 XAF (High: 1322.3222 / Low: 1302.4309).

May Spread (Volatile) ±86.8893
October Spread (Stable) ±19.8913

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 51.0562 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -51.0562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1385.7136) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1195.0345), the exchange rate shifted by +190.6792 (+15.96%).

2012 Avg (July) 1385.7136
2011 Avg (July) 1195.0345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1345.7414 1293.1449 1321.0626
February 1305.7162 1270.2843 1289.1014
March 1306.3018 1277.9327 1290.7875
April 1304.8188 1277.9327 1294.9003
May 1375.7960 1288.9067 1331.9215
June 1377.2366 1341.9702 1360.3548
July 1412.5880 1351.5269 1385.7136
August 1398.3136 1354.3514 1374.9765
September 1355.9443 1298.0157 1323.9203
October 1322.3222 1302.4309 1313.3500
November 1341.0314 1311.7511 1327.6853
December 1317.9661 1286.5267 1299.6000