YEARLY HIGH
220.6945 BDT
YEARLY LOW
216.4050 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
219.2257 BDT

2019 OMR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the OMR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 220.6945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 216.4050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2895 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 217.7241 to the December average rate of 220.4588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 220.6945 was down 0.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 221.5725, 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 1,103,473 BDT
2018 Average 1,089,346 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,082,025 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,447.68 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

220.7323
217.4506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BDT 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 218.6375, compared to 219.8138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.6375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.8138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.0288 BDT (High: 219.7529 / Low: 216.7241). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6426 BDT (High: 220.6945 / Low: 220.0519).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.0288
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1515 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 220.4588) against the same month in 2018 (average: 217.8012), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6576 (+1.22%).

2019 Avg (December) 220.4588
2018 Avg (December) 217.8012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 218.1481 216.4050 217.7241
February 218.6192 217.4483 218.1148
March 219.2334 217.2764 218.2486
April 219.5797 218.0878 219.0648
May 219.7774 218.5976 219.2364
June 220.0840 218.4406 219.4364
July 220.3849 219.3613 219.5105
August 219.7529 216.7241 219.3590
September 219.9507 218.2852 219.4682
October 220.1545 218.6980 219.8781
November 220.5692 219.9117 220.2083
December 220.6945 220.0519 220.4588