2014 OMR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4092.3710 BIF

YEARLY LOW

3983.7621 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

4032.1795 BIF

2014 OMR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the OMR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 4092.3710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 3983.7621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.6089 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4022.8444 to the December average rate of 4065.0383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4092.3710 was down 0.38% compared to the 2013 peak of 4108.0106, 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 20,461,855 BIF

2013 Average 20,125,544 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 19,918,811 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 543,044.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4069.9168

4011.3745

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BIF 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 4023.5919, compared to 4040.7671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.1752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4023.5919

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4040.7671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 108.6089 BIF (High: 4092.3710 / Low: 3983.7621). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.3895 BIF (High: 4069.5995 / Low: 4041.2100).

October Spread (Volatile) ±108.6089

November Spread (Stable) ±28.3895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.7616 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 4050.4148) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4006.8528), the exchange rate shifted by +43.5620 (+1.09%).

2014 Avg (October) 4050.4148

2013 Avg (October) 4006.8528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4039.9082	4001.0977	4022.8444
February	4041.8972	3990.0848	4028.5317
March	4042.1197	4013.3505	4031.9783
April	4036.6134	4007.2618	4023.2168
May	4037.5148	4004.3978	4018.7269
June	4038.6315	4002.3367	4016.2530
July	4042.1826	3990.0993	4023.0399
August	4040.6492	4003.6049	4024.7786
September	4045.6327	4004.8913	4023.6098
October	4092.3710	3983.7621	4050.4148
November	4069.5995	4041.2100	4057.7210
December	4090.6766	4037.4432	4065.0383