2012 ZAR to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0514 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.0430 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0470 OMR

2012 ZAR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.0514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.0430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0481 to the December average rate of 0.0446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0514 was down 12.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,571 OMR

2011 Average 2,663 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 2,149 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.40 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0513

0.0431

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.0485, compared to 0.0454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0485

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0046 OMR (High: 0.0498 / Low: 0.0452). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 OMR (High: 0.0471 / Low: 0.0458).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0503) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-6.11%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0503

2011 Avg (February) 0.0535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0496	0.0470	0.0481
February	0.0514	0.0492	0.0503
March	0.0513	0.0498	0.0506
April	0.0505	0.0481	0.0492
May	0.0498	0.0452	0.0473
June	0.0470	0.0447	0.0458
July	0.0475	0.0452	0.0467
August	0.0476	0.0454	0.0466
September	0.0471	0.0458	0.0465
October	0.0461	0.0433	0.0444
November	0.0445	0.0430	0.0437
December	0.0454	0.0432	0.0446