YEARLY HIGH
18.1051 BOB
YEARLY LOW
17.8401 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9507 BOB

2014 OMR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the OMR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 18.1051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 17.8401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2649 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9533 to the December average rate of 17.9501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 18.1051 was down 0.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 18.2736, 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 90,525 BOB
2013 Average 90,207 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 89,201 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,324.66 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

17.9631
17.9420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BOB 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 17.9502, compared to 17.9512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.1992 BOB (High: 18.0393 / Low: 17.8401). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 BOB (High: 17.9601 / Low: 17.9386).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1992
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 17.9613) against the same month in 2013 (average: 17.9447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+0.09%).

2014 Avg (September) 17.9613
2013 Avg (September) 17.9447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0057 17.8873 17.9533
February 17.9964 17.8967 17.9449
March 17.9954 17.9211 17.9554
April 17.9844 17.9333 17.9548
May 17.9755 17.9295 17.9493
June 17.9533 17.9294 17.9438
July 17.9601 17.9386 17.9501
August 17.9902 17.9343 17.9484
September 18.1051 17.9168 17.9613
October 18.0393 17.8401 17.9526
November 17.9802 17.9055 17.9450
December 17.9649 17.9359 17.9501