YEARLY HIGH
0.7613 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7291 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7396 KWD

2014 OMR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the OMR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.7613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.7291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0321 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7340 to the December average rate of 0.7589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7613 was up 2.16% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.7451, 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 3,806 KWD
2013 Average 3,686 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,646 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.65 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7617
0.7284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KWD 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 0.7323, compared to 0.7469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0094 KWD (High: 0.7490 / Low: 0.7395). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 KWD (High: 0.7318 / Low: 0.7306).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.7589) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0248 (+3.37%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.7589
2013 Avg (December) 0.7342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7353 0.7331 0.7340
February 0.7350 0.7315 0.7331
March 0.7318 0.7306 0.7315
April 0.7329 0.7298 0.7312
May 0.7331 0.7291 0.7315
June 0.7335 0.7320 0.7327
July 0.7358 0.7321 0.7335
August 0.7395 0.7355 0.7370
September 0.7490 0.7395 0.7450
October 0.7534 0.7489 0.7506
November 0.7577 0.7535 0.7562
December 0.7613 0.7565 0.7589