YEARLY HIGH
178.4439 BTN
YEARLY LOW
171.9474 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.4956 BTN

2016 OMR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 178.4439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 171.9474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4965 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.7109 to the December average rate of 176.2718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 178.4439 was up 2.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 174.4130, 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 892,219 BTN
2015 Average 832,807 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 859,737 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,482.48 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

177.6713
172.1797
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 174.4975, compared to 174.4938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.4975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.4938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.6032 BTN (High: 178.4254 / Low: 172.8223). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9800 BTN (High: 174.4176 / Low: 173.4376).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.6032
August Spread (Stable) ±0.9800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.3313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 177.2137) against the same month in 2015 (average: 161.1497), the exchange rate shifted by +16.0640 (+9.97%).

2016 Avg (February) 177.2137
2015 Avg (February) 161.1497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 176.9858 171.9474 174.7109
February 178.4439 175.6619 177.2137
March 176.8200 172.0935 173.8824
April 173.0970 171.9784 172.6373
May 175.6418 172.3752 173.7988
June 176.4907 173.2210 174.7417
July 175.2913 173.7078 174.5556
August 174.4176 173.4376 173.8680
September 174.0252 172.4041 173.4336
October 173.7096 172.6657 173.2971
November 178.4254 172.8223 175.5366
December 177.7997 175.1211 176.2718