YEARLY HIGH
0.1060 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1055 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1057 OMR

2012 QAR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.1055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1057 to the December average rate of 0.1057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1060 was up 0.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 530 OMR
2011 Average 528 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 527 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.91 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1058
0.1056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.1057, compared to 0.1057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0005 OMR (High: 0.1059 / Low: 0.1055). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.1058 / Low: 0.1057).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1057) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.06%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1057
2011 Avg (January) 0.1056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1060 0.1057 0.1057
February 0.1057 0.1056 0.1057
March 0.1057 0.1056 0.1057
April 0.1058 0.1057 0.1057
May 0.1058 0.1056 0.1057
June 0.1058 0.1056 0.1057
July 0.1058 0.1055 0.1057
August 0.1058 0.1055 0.1057
September 0.1059 0.1055 0.1057
October 0.1058 0.1057 0.1057
November 0.1060 0.1057 0.1058
December 0.1058 0.1056 0.1057