YEARLY HIGH
19.9164 SBD
YEARLY LOW
18.6776 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9907 SBD

2014 OMR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the OMR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 19.9164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 18.6776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2388 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7347 to the December average rate of 19.6520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 19.9164 was up 4.24% compared to the 2013 peak of 19.1057, 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 99,582 SBD
2013 Average 92,918 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 93,388 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,193.98 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

19.7437
18.6430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SBD 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 18.8653, compared to 19.1162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.5467 SBD (High: 19.9164 / Low: 19.3697). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0351 SBD (High: 18.8953 / Low: 18.8602).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5467
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1409 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 19.6520) against the same month in 2013 (average: 18.6811), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9709 (+5.20%).

2014 Avg (December) 19.6520
2013 Avg (December) 18.6811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8858 18.6776 18.7347
February 18.8964 18.8374 18.8706
March 18.8953 18.8602 18.8780
April 18.9574 18.8569 18.8962
May 19.0775 18.9220 18.9766
June 18.9916 18.7441 18.8357
July 18.8679 18.7439 18.7939
August 18.8768 18.7441 18.7872
September 19.1948 18.7434 18.9566
October 19.2553 19.1134 19.1830
November 19.4418 19.1374 19.3245
December 19.9164 19.3697 19.6520