YEARLY HIGH
165.3954 BTN
YEARLY LOW
151.7101 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.5066 BTN

2014 OMR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the OMR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 165.3954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 151.7101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6852 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.2213 to the December average rate of 163.0348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 165.3954 was down 5.97% compared to the 2013 peak of 175.9039, 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 826,977 BTN
2013 Average 760,480 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 758,551 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,426.23 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

163.9203
153.2944
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 157.8837, compared to 159.1296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.8837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.1296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 5.6197 BTN (High: 160.9652 / Low: 155.3455). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6044 BTN (High: 160.3402 / Low: 158.7357).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.6197
October Spread (Stable) ±1.6044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.2399 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 163.0348) against the same month in 2013 (average: 160.7997), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2351 (+1.39%).

2014 Avg (December) 163.0348
2013 Avg (December) 160.7997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 163.7961 159.6261 161.2213
February 162.7659 160.7506 161.6406
March 160.9652 155.3455 158.4007
April 158.5842 155.3889 156.7301
May 156.6762 151.7101 154.1799
June 156.7765 153.5350 155.1293
July 157.0412 155.1919 155.9777
August 159.2989 157.0141 158.0524
September 160.2703 156.6327 158.0218
October 160.3402 158.7357 159.4422
November 161.3122 159.3481 160.2490
December 165.3954 160.4197 163.0348