YEARLY HIGH
199.7186 BTN
YEARLY LOW
183.5586 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
192.3816 BTN

2020 OMR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 199.7186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 183.5586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1599 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.0133 to the December average rate of 191.2515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 199.7186 was up 6.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 187.8757, 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 998,593 BTN
2019 Average 913,784 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 917,793 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,799.59 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

198.9771
183.7439
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 192.4142, compared to 192.3491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 192.4142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 192.3491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.6858 BTN (High: 198.2368 / Low: 187.5510). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1206 BTN (High: 193.9453 / Low: 191.8246).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.6858
November Spread (Stable) ±2.1206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.9899 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9899

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 197.7077) against the same month in 2019 (average: 180.5322), the exchange rate shifted by +17.1755 (+9.51%).

2020 Avg (April) 197.7077
2019 Avg (April) 180.5322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 186.5381 183.5586 185.0133
February 187.5510 184.7028 185.6098
March 198.2368 187.5510 193.0372
April 199.7186 195.7013 197.7077
May 197.4439 193.6250 196.3967
June 197.7706 195.2129 196.7202
July 196.3919 193.6111 194.6381
August 195.1094 190.3626 193.6571
September 191.6200 188.6973 190.6672
October 193.6010 189.9065 191.0158
November 193.9453 191.8246 192.8648
December 192.1595 189.7765 191.2515