YEARLY HIGH
187.8757 BTN
YEARLY LOW
177.4700 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.7737 BTN

2019 OMR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the OMR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 187.8757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 177.4700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4057 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.4261 to the December average rate of 184.8583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 187.8757 was down 2.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 193.1479, 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 939,379 BTN
2018 Average 888,117 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 887,350 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,028.36 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

186.2402
177.8053
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 181.7948, compared to 183.7527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.7948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 183.7527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 7.2753 BTN (High: 186.7073 / Low: 179.4320). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0791 BTN (High: 181.6595 / Low: 179.5804).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.2753
June Spread (Stable) ±2.0791

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 4.2170 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 185.0242) against the same month in 2018 (average: 187.1895), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1653 (-1.16%).

2019 Avg (September) 185.0242
2018 Avg (September) 187.1895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 185.3600 180.4960 183.4261
February 186.2830 183.1180 184.6944
March 183.9707 178.1274 180.4773
April 182.4336 178.1637 180.5322
May 183.0442 180.0283 181.2070
June 181.6595 179.5804 180.4315
July 180.0323 177.4700 178.5082
August 186.7073 179.4320 184.1477
September 187.8757 183.2754 185.0242
October 185.8794 183.7097 184.4404
November 187.1789 183.6204 185.5373
December 186.2936 183.7834 184.8583