YEARLY HIGH
151.7159 AFN
YEARLY LOW
145.3122 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
148.0494 AFN

2014 OMR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the OMR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 151.7159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 145.3122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4036 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.1291 to the December average rate of 150.6504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 151.7159 was up 0.02% compared to the 2013 peak of 151.6879, 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 758,579 AFN
2013 Average 711,258 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 726,561 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,018.23 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

151.1026
145.6770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AFN 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 147.6245, compared to 148.4744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.6245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.4744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 4.5880 AFN (High: 150.0288 / Low: 145.4409). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6521 AFN (High: 148.6964 / Low: 147.0443).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.5880
March Spread (Stable) ±1.6521

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.5125 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 150.6504) against the same month in 2013 (average: 148.1910), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4595 (+1.66%).

2014 Avg (December) 150.6504
2013 Avg (December) 148.1910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.8621 145.3122 146.1291
February 148.4869 146.2767 147.3460
March 148.6964 147.0443 147.9138
April 148.7247 145.6762 147.5725
May 148.3344 146.1672 147.6590
June 151.0312 147.9416 149.1264
July 150.0288 145.4409 147.7485
August 147.6992 145.6144 146.2360
September 148.5789 146.0635 147.4642
October 150.4673 147.8590 148.8456
November 150.9110 149.0843 149.9015
December 151.7159 149.9925 150.6504