YEARLY HIGH
2423.3759 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2351.6097 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2390.1752 CDF

2012 OMR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2423.3759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2351.6097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.7663 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2369.0310 to the December average rate of 2404.2448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2423.3759 was up 0.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 2402.0373, 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 12,116,880 CDF
2011 Average 11,851,829 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 11,758,048 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 358,831.30 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2409.4549
2365.3561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to CDF 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 2378.7342, compared to 2401.6162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.8820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2378.7342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2401.6162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 58.4135 CDF (High: 2412.1714 / Low: 2353.7579). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5872 CDF (High: 2405.8281 / Low: 2397.2409).

February Spread (Volatile) ±58.4135
October Spread (Stable) ±8.5872

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5956 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2404.2448) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2351.1563), the exchange rate shifted by +53.0885 (+2.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 2404.2448
2011 Avg (December) 2351.1563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2407.8454 2351.6097 2369.0310
February 2412.1714 2353.7579 2379.8782
March 2403.1372 2362.7945 2381.4606
April 2405.3203 2365.5812 2379.8650
May 2405.7719 2362.4572 2379.9639
June 2415.3356 2364.4109 2382.2063
July 2406.2508 2373.4412 2394.7826
August 2409.9641 2392.7952 2401.5412
September 2408.6364 2394.6923 2400.5982
October 2405.8281 2397.2409 2402.7503
November 2421.6802 2396.5443 2405.7800
December 2423.3759 2387.3834 2404.2448