YEARLY HIGH
0.1699 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1576 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1650 OMR

2014 WST to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.1699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.1576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1652 to the December average rate of 0.1603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1699 was down 0.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 850 OMR
2013 Average 832 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 788 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.60 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1691
0.1595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 0.1665, compared to 0.1635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0060 OMR (High: 0.1667 / Low: 0.1607). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 OMR (High: 0.1610 / Low: 0.1598).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.1683) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1672), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.61%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.1683
2013 Avg (May) 0.1672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1660 0.1640 0.1652
February 0.1655 0.1640 0.1647
March 0.1675 0.1647 0.1658
April 0.1686 0.1667 0.1675
May 0.1699 0.1663 0.1683
June 0.1688 0.1659 0.1672
July 0.1695 0.1662 0.1677
August 0.1671 0.1658 0.1666
September 0.1667 0.1607 0.1642
October 0.1630 0.1608 0.1618
November 0.1616 0.1576 0.1604
December 0.1610 0.1598 0.1603