2018 OMR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

193.1479 BTN

YEARLY LOW

164.2852 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

177.5663 BTN

2018 OMR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 193.1479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 164.2852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.8628 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.2699 to the December average rate of 183.4925, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 193.1479 was up 9.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 177.1998, 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 965,740 BTN

2017 Average 844,969 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 821,426 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,313.82 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

193.7560

162.6802

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 170.5488, compared to 184.5837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.5488

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.5837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 9.9058 BTN (High: 190.7676 / Low: 180.8618). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0325 BTN (High: 169.3843 / Low: 168.3518).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.9058

March Spread (Stable) ±1.0325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.5531 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 191.1664) against the same month in 2017 (average: 169.0834), the exchange rate shifted by +22.0830 (+13.06%).

2018 Avg (October) 191.1664

2017 Avg (October) 169.0834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	166.5621	164.2852	165.2699
February	169.2913	165.4103	167.2234
March	169.3843	168.3518	168.9102
April	173.6461	168.2101	170.5804
May	177.3345	172.8458	175.2849
June	178.5337	173.9382	176.0239
July	179.2858	177.6958	178.3819
August	184.3263	177.8262	180.6588
September	188.7747	184.3182	187.1895
October	193.1479	189.2321	191.1664
November	190.7676	180.8618	186.6133
December	186.9981	181.0615	183.4925