YEARLY HIGH
0.0373 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0329 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0355 OMR

2014 ZAR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.0373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0355 to the December average rate of 0.0335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0373 was down 17.91% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,867 OMR
2013 Average 2,002 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,647 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.52 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0374
0.0331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.0360, compared to 0.0350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0025 OMR (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0342). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 OMR (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0358).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0370) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0413), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-10.49%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0370
2013 Avg (May) 0.0413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0366 0.0342 0.0355
February 0.0359 0.0342 0.0351
March 0.0365 0.0353 0.0358
April 0.0370 0.0361 0.0365
May 0.0373 0.0365 0.0370
June 0.0364 0.0356 0.0361
July 0.0366 0.0358 0.0361
August 0.0364 0.0358 0.0361
September 0.0361 0.0341 0.0351
October 0.0354 0.0339 0.0347
November 0.0352 0.0342 0.0347
December 0.0350 0.0329 0.0335