YEARLY HIGH
5.2001 BBD
YEARLY LOW
5.1905 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1947 BBD

2014 OMR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the OMR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 5.2001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 5.1905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1945 to the December average rate of 5.1947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.2001 was down 0.25% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.2130, 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 26,000 BBD
2013 Average 25,974 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 25,952 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.11 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.1949
5.1943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BBD 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 5.1947, compared to 5.1946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0083 BBD (High: 5.2001 / Low: 5.1918). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BBD (High: 5.1952 / Low: 5.1941).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 5.1948) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.1965), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.03%).

2014 Avg (September) 5.1948
2013 Avg (September) 5.1965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1962 5.1905 5.1945
February 5.1952 5.1930 5.1946
March 5.1957 5.1933 5.1948
April 5.1960 5.1918 5.1947
May 5.1955 5.1943 5.1948
June 5.1952 5.1941 5.1946
July 5.1956 5.1942 5.1947
August 5.1949 5.1905 5.1944
September 5.2001 5.1918 5.1948
October 5.1958 5.1942 5.1948
November 5.1961 5.1909 5.1946
December 5.1979 5.1913 5.1947