YEARLY HIGH
174.4130 BTN
YEARLY LOW
159.4031 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.5333 BTN

2015 OMR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the OMR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 174.4130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 159.4031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0099 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.5991 to the December average rate of 173.0076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 174.4130 was up 5.45% compared to the 2014 peak of 165.3954, 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 872,065 BTN
2014 Average 792,458 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 797,015 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,049.56 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

174.1934
159.9639
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 163.1379, compared to 169.9287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.1379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.9287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 6.8723 BTN (High: 172.5335 / Low: 165.6612). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5468 BTN (High: 161.8571 / Low: 160.3102).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.8723
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5468

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.1099 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 173.0076) against the same month in 2014 (average: 163.0348), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9728 (+6.12%).

2015 Avg (December) 173.0076
2014 Avg (December) 163.0348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 165.0260 159.4031 161.5991
February 161.8571 160.3102 161.1497
March 163.6188 160.4078 162.2302
April 165.2065 161.2727 162.7617
May 166.4774 164.3258 165.4351
June 166.7262 164.6659 165.6513
July 166.5559 164.0351 165.1804
August 172.5335 165.6612 168.8831
September 173.4851 170.6995 172.0154
October 170.3459 167.4016 168.9055
November 173.5031 169.7050 171.5802
December 174.4130 171.8057 173.0076