YEARLY HIGH
0.5987 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.5768 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5894 OMR

2012 XDR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.5987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.5768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0219 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5906 to the December average rate of 0.5922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5987 was down 4.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,994 OMR
2011 Average 3,036 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 2,884 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.54 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5974
0.5785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.5909, compared to 0.5880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0155 OMR (High: 0.5967 / Low: 0.5813). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 OMR (High: 0.5958 / Low: 0.5911).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5906) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5948), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-0.70%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5906
2011 Avg (January) 0.5948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5987 0.5875 0.5906
February 0.5984 0.5929 0.5958
March 0.5960 0.5893 0.5929
April 0.5965 0.5911 0.5939
May 0.5967 0.5813 0.5890
June 0.5878 0.5806 0.5830
July 0.5847 0.5768 0.5801
August 0.5859 0.5789 0.5820
September 0.5965 0.5856 0.5917
October 0.5958 0.5911 0.5930
November 0.5921 0.5867 0.5889
December 0.5944 0.5897 0.5922