YEARLY HIGH
0.0535 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0502 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0527 OMR

2014 SBD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0534 to the December average rate of 0.0509, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0535 was down 1.93% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 268 OMR
2013 Average 269 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 251 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.65 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0536
0.0506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to OMR 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 0.0530, compared to 0.0523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0014 OMR (High: 0.0516 / Low: 0.0502). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0530 / Low: 0.0529).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0534) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0543), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.64%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0534
2013 Avg (January) 0.0543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0535 0.0529 0.0534
February 0.0531 0.0529 0.0530
March 0.0530 0.0529 0.0530
April 0.0530 0.0527 0.0529
May 0.0528 0.0524 0.0527
June 0.0534 0.0527 0.0531
July 0.0534 0.0530 0.0532
August 0.0534 0.0530 0.0532
September 0.0534 0.0521 0.0528
October 0.0523 0.0519 0.0521
November 0.0523 0.0514 0.0517
December 0.0516 0.0502 0.0509