YEARLY HIGH
0.3165 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2962 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3081 OMR

2012 SGD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 0.3165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0203 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3008 to the December average rate of 0.3154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3165 was down 1.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,583 OMR
2011 Average 1,530 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,481 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.66 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3168
0.2993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 0.3044, compared to 0.3118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0123 OMR (High: 0.3114 / Low: 0.2990). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 OMR (High: 0.3162 / Low: 0.3144).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.3145) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+4.40%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.3145
2011 Avg (October) 0.3013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3078 0.2962 0.3008
February 0.3091 0.3038 0.3067
March 0.3080 0.3037 0.3057
April 0.3111 0.3050 0.3077
May 0.3114 0.2990 0.3048
June 0.3039 0.2974 0.3009
July 0.3095 0.3026 0.3054
August 0.3101 0.3070 0.3084
September 0.3156 0.3084 0.3126
October 0.3165 0.3124 0.3145
November 0.3156 0.3136 0.3147
December 0.3162 0.3144 0.3154