YEARLY HIGH
30.3626 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
26.7769 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.1717 ZAR

2014 OMR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the OMR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 30.3626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 26.7769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5857 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1848 to the December average rate of 29.8638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 30.3626 was up 10.85% compared to the 2013 peak of 27.3905, 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 151,813 ZAR
2013 Average 125,299 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 133,885 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,928.50 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

30.1476
26.7418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ZAR 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 27.7833, compared to 28.5600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.7833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 1.9604 ZAR (High: 29.2477 / Low: 27.2873). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4984 ZAR (High: 27.9412 / Low: 27.4428).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9604
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4984

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5779 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 29.8638) against the same month in 2013 (average: 26.9201), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9437 (+10.94%).

2014 Avg (December) 29.8638
2013 Avg (December) 26.9201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.2477 27.2873 28.1848
February 29.2023 27.8402 28.4887
March 28.2973 27.3934 27.9108
April 27.7016 27.0159 27.3939
May 27.4106 26.7769 27.0257
June 28.0902 27.4576 27.6961
July 27.9697 27.3045 27.6873
August 27.9412 27.4428 27.6881
September 29.3024 27.7185 28.5341
October 29.4964 28.2334 28.7844
November 29.2745 28.4361 28.8021
December 30.3626 28.5971 29.8638