YEARLY HIGH
1.6737 GBP
YEARLY LOW
1.5134 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5778 GBP

2014 OMR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the OMR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.6737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 1.5134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1603 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5774 to the December average rate of 1.6618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.6737 was down 4.17% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.7465, 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 8,369 GBP
2013 Average 8,306 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,567 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 801.61 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.6758
1.5076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GBP 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 1.5562, compared to 1.5994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0499 GBP (High: 1.6135 / Low: 1.5636). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 GBP (High: 1.5541 / Low: 1.5301).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0499
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.6618) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.5862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0756 (+4.77%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.6618
2013 Avg (December) 1.5862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5886 1.5611 1.5774
February 1.5928 1.5498 1.5682
March 1.5759 1.5512 1.5623
April 1.5672 1.5391 1.5515
May 1.5541 1.5301 1.5424
June 1.5519 1.5182 1.5350
July 1.5382 1.5134 1.5216
August 1.5696 1.5385 1.5557
September 1.6135 1.5636 1.5940
October 1.6343 1.6046 1.6164
November 1.6620 1.6227 1.6471
December 1.6737 1.6492 1.6618