2017 OMR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

177.1998 BTN

YEARLY LOW

151.9489 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

169.0213 BTN

2017 OMR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 177.1998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 151.9489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.2509 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.8357 to the December average rate of 166.8910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 177.1998 was down 0.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 178.4439, 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 885,999 BTN

2016 Average 872,426 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 759,745 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,254.52 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

178.0490

163.4898

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 170.7548, compared to 167.2878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.7548

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.2878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 14.7175 BTN (High: 166.6665 / Low: 151.9489). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8272 BTN (High: 167.8377 / Low: 167.0105).

August Spread (Volatile) ±14.7175

June Spread (Stable) ±0.8272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.6832 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 176.8357) against the same month in 2016 (average: 174.7109), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1249 (+1.22%).

2017 Avg (January) 176.8357

2016 Avg (January) 174.7109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	177.1998	176.3080	176.8357
February	176.4589	173.4009	174.1796
March	173.4679	168.3457	171.2683
April	168.7711	166.5485	167.5851
May	168.1825	166.3958	167.2866
June	167.8377	167.0105	167.3733
July	168.3127	166.6087	167.3991
August	166.6665	151.9489	164.7030
September	170.5421	165.9947	167.2362
October	170.0565	168.2157	169.0834
November	169.7332	166.6379	168.4140
December	167.8780	165.6985	166.8910