2014 OMR to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 OMR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the OMR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 165.3954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 151.7101.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6852 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.2213 to the December average rate of 163.0348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 165.3954 was down 5.97% compared to the 2013 peak of 175.9039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
OMR to BTN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 157.8837, compared to 159.1296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2460 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 5.6197 BTN (High: 160.9652 / Low: 155.3455). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6044 BTN (High: 160.3402 / Low: 158.7357).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.2399 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 163.0348) against the same month in 2013 (average: 160.7997), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2351 (+1.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 163.7961 | 159.6261 | 161.2213 |
| February | 162.7659 | 160.7506 | 161.6406 |
| March | 160.9652 | 155.3455 | 158.4007 |
| April | 158.5842 | 155.3889 | 156.7301 |
| May | 156.6762 | 151.7101 | 154.1799 |
| June | 156.7765 | 153.5350 | 155.1293 |
| July | 157.0412 | 155.1919 | 155.9777 |
| August | 159.2989 | 157.0141 | 158.0524 |
| September | 160.2703 | 156.6327 | 158.0218 |
| October | 160.3402 | 158.7357 | 159.4422 |
| November | 161.3122 | 159.3481 | 160.2490 |
| December | 165.3954 | 160.4197 | 163.0348 |