YEARLY HIGH
0.0066 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0056 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0059 OMR

2017 BTN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0066 was up 13.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 OMR
2016 Average 29 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 28 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.69 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0061
0.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0059, compared to 0.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0006 OMR (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0060). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0057 / Low: 0.0056).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0061) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+5.64%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0061
2016 Avg (August) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
February 0.0058 0.0057 0.0057
March 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
April 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
May 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
June 0.0060 0.0060 0.0060
July 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
August 0.0066 0.0060 0.0061
September 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
October 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
November 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
December 0.0060 0.0060 0.0060