YEARLY HIGH
3.3762 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.1594 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2463 SGD

2012 OMR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.3762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 3.1594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2169 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3252 to the December average rate of 3.1708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.3762 was down 1.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4179, 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 16,881 SGD
2011 Average 16,346 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 15,797 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,084.35 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.3407
3.1553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SGD 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 3.2852, compared to 3.2074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1323 SGD (High: 3.3440 / Low: 3.2118). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 SGD (High: 3.1807 / Low: 3.1629).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1323
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0651 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.3252) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.3463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0211 (-0.63%).

2012 Avg (January) 3.3252
2011 Avg (January) 3.3463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3762 3.2492 3.3252
February 3.2914 3.2350 3.2601
March 3.2933 3.2466 3.2709
April 3.2789 3.2146 3.2503
May 3.3440 3.2118 3.2808
June 3.3620 3.2907 3.3238
July 3.3043 3.2306 3.2744
August 3.2572 3.2252 3.2429
September 3.2423 3.1684 3.1986
October 3.2007 3.1594 3.1796
November 3.1884 3.1683 3.1779
December 3.1807 3.1629 3.1708