YEARLY HIGH
0.6608 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.5975 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6343 OMR

2014 FKP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the FKP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 0.6608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0633 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6340 to the December average rate of 0.6018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6608 was up 3.62% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,304 OMR
2013 Average 3,012 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 2,987 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316.47 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6627
0.5962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 0.6427, compared to 0.6258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0198 OMR (High: 0.6396 / Low: 0.6198). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 OMR (High: 0.6063 / Low: 0.5975).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 0.6572) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0730 (+12.49%).

2014 Avg (July) 0.6572
2013 Avg (July) 0.5842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6406 0.6295 0.6340
February 0.6453 0.6278 0.6377
March 0.6447 0.6346 0.6401
April 0.6497 0.6381 0.6446
May 0.6536 0.6434 0.6483
June 0.6587 0.6444 0.6515
July 0.6608 0.6501 0.6572
August 0.6500 0.6371 0.6428
September 0.6396 0.6198 0.6274
October 0.6232 0.6119 0.6187
November 0.6163 0.6017 0.6072
December 0.6063 0.5975 0.6018