YEARLY HIGH
0.1904 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1806 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1857 OMR

2012 PGK to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.1904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1829 to the December average rate of 0.1869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1904 was up 4.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 952 OMR
2011 Average 822 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 903 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.87 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1877
0.1824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to OMR 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 0.1847, compared to 0.1868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0068 OMR (High: 0.1883 / Low: 0.1814). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 OMR (High: 0.1858 / Low: 0.1848).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1857) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0271 (+17.08%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1857
2011 Avg (May) 0.1586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1872 0.1806 0.1829
February 0.1883 0.1814 0.1836
March 0.1884 0.1830 0.1840
April 0.1897 0.1842 0.1868
May 0.1904 0.1847 0.1857
June 0.1858 0.1848 0.1851
July 0.1889 0.1834 0.1865
August 0.1879 0.1852 0.1865
September 0.1891 0.1859 0.1872
October 0.1892 0.1851 0.1869
November 0.1877 0.1857 0.1866
December 0.1886 0.1844 0.1869