YEARLY HIGH
0.0332 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0293 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0319 OMR

2013 SCR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.0332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0296 to the December average rate of 0.0319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0332 was up 11.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166 OMR
2012 Average 140 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 147 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.32 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0332
0.0293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0318, compared to 0.0320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0020 OMR (High: 0.0331 / Low: 0.0311). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0319).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.0329) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+19.76%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.0329
2012 Avg (April) 0.0274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0301 0.0293 0.0296
February 0.0312 0.0301 0.0305
March 0.0331 0.0311 0.0325
April 0.0332 0.0326 0.0329
May 0.0329 0.0324 0.0327
June 0.0327 0.0323 0.0325
July 0.0325 0.0319 0.0321
August 0.0322 0.0319 0.0321
September 0.0322 0.0317 0.0320
October 0.0321 0.0316 0.0319
November 0.0321 0.0316 0.0319
December 0.0321 0.0318 0.0319