YEARLY HIGH
18.6661 EGP
YEARLY LOW
18.0541 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4004 EGP

2014 OMR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the OMR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 18.6661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 18.0541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6120 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0804 to the December average rate of 18.5732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 18.6661 was up 2.20% compared to the 2013 peak of 18.2644, 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 93,330 EGP
2013 Average 89,281 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 90,270 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,059.98 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

18.6277
18.0307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to EGP 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 18.2278, compared to 18.5731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.3756 EGP (High: 18.5747 / Low: 18.1990). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 EGP (High: 18.5878 / Low: 18.5681).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3756
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 18.5779) against the same month in 2013 (average: 17.8994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6785 (+3.79%).

2014 Avg (October) 18.5779
2013 Avg (October) 17.8994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1016 18.0541 18.0804
February 18.1255 18.0735 18.0824
March 18.0997 18.0692 18.0831
April 18.1939 18.0967 18.1433
May 18.5747 18.1990 18.4061
June 18.5769 18.5508 18.5717
July 18.5779 18.4776 18.5673
August 18.5878 18.5681 18.5727
September 18.6169 18.5598 18.5763
October 18.6661 18.5487 18.5779
November 18.6552 18.5135 18.5709
December 18.5919 18.5646 18.5732