YEARLY HIGH
0.2297 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2132 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2215 OMR

2012 TOP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.2297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 0.2132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2210 to the December average rate of 0.2213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2297 was down 3.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,149 OMR
2011 Average 1,097 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,066 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.65 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2294
0.2138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.2228, compared to 0.2202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0157 OMR (High: 0.2297 / Low: 0.2140). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 OMR (High: 0.2167 / Low: 0.2141).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.2193) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.71%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.2193
2011 Avg (May) 0.2178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2260 0.2191 0.2210
February 0.2291 0.2252 0.2273
March 0.2295 0.2250 0.2281
April 0.2283 0.2249 0.2262
May 0.2297 0.2140 0.2193
June 0.2167 0.2141 0.2151
July 0.2208 0.2132 0.2165
August 0.2219 0.2183 0.2198
September 0.2243 0.2173 0.2210
October 0.2234 0.2189 0.2210
November 0.2253 0.2164 0.2217
December 0.2222 0.2182 0.2213