YEARLY HIGH
5.2082 BBD
YEARLY LOW
5.1802 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1966 BBD

2012 OMR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 5.2082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 5.1802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0280 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1974 to the December average rate of 5.1954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.2082 was up 0.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.2054, 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 26,041 BBD
2011 Average 26,006 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 25,901 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.96 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.1996
5.1932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BBD 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 5.1980, compared to 5.1953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0228 BBD (High: 5.2082 / Low: 5.1854). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 BBD (High: 5.2029 / Low: 5.1975).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 5.1951) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.2016), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-0.12%).

2012 Avg (September) 5.1951
2011 Avg (September) 5.2016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1989 5.1804 5.1974
February 5.2029 5.1975 5.1991
March 5.2033 5.1952 5.1982
April 5.1985 5.1908 5.1970
May 5.2006 5.1945 5.1982
June 5.1999 5.1938 5.1980
July 5.2029 5.1881 5.1952
August 5.2069 5.1923 5.1966
September 5.2082 5.1854 5.1951
October 5.2030 5.1941 5.1955
November 5.2009 5.1802 5.1937
December 5.2009 5.1928 5.1954