YEARLY HIGH
235.5029 KES
YEARLY LOW
222.0508 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
228.4103 KES

2014 OMR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the OMR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 235.5029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 222.0508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4521 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 224.0554 to the December average rate of 234.9492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 235.5029 was up 3.35% compared to the 2013 peak of 227.8685, 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 1,177,514 KES
2013 Average 1,118,334 KES
Yearly Trough Low 1,110,254 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,260.41 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

236.0385
222.9660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KES 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 225.4802, compared to 231.3404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 225.4802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 231.3404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 4.0307 KES (High: 226.0815 / Low: 222.0508). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8234 KES (High: 228.3021 / Low: 227.4787).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.0307
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 234.9492) against the same month in 2013 (average: 224.2247), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7244 (+4.78%).

2014 Avg (December) 234.9492
2013 Avg (December) 224.2247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 226.0815 222.0508 224.0554
February 224.9939 223.3895 224.0961
March 225.4057 224.2863 224.7453
April 226.1714 224.4565 225.3521
May 228.2538 225.5205 227.0725
June 228.4587 227.0652 227.5596
July 228.3021 227.4787 227.9482
August 230.1366 227.9772 228.9347
September 231.9391 229.9487 230.8041
October 232.7101 231.2686 231.7543
November 234.4746 232.4146 233.6520
December 235.5029 234.3813 234.9492