YEARLY HIGH
148.5352 BTN
YEARLY LOW
126.5939 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.8679 BTN

2012 OMR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 148.5352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 126.5939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9414 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.0744 to the December average rate of 141.9920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 148.5352 was up 6.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 139.4335, 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 742,676 BTN
2011 Average 606,573 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 632,969 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,706.96 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

147.2201
126.3055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BTN 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 135.5161, compared to 138.2197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.5161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 138.2197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 11.8689 BTN (High: 144.9034 / Low: 133.0345). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0323 BTN (High: 134.1625 / Low: 133.1302).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.8689
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 6.6054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 145.4772) against the same month in 2011 (average: 116.6164), the exchange rate shifted by +28.8608 (+24.75%).

2012 Avg (June) 145.4772
2011 Avg (June) 116.6164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.3323 128.1368 133.0744
February 130.2371 126.5939 128.0484
March 133.3139 128.6928 130.8622
April 136.9869 131.6237 134.3154
May 146.0895 136.9496 141.3192
June 148.5352 142.9964 145.4772
July 144.9034 133.0345 138.8718
August 134.1625 133.1302 133.6398
September 141.0456 129.7057 134.8355
October 140.2343 128.9074 137.6237
November 144.5370 139.2059 142.3554
December 143.1370 140.8815 141.9920