YEARLY HIGH
198.2708 BTN
YEARLY LOW
187.5565 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.8501 BTN

2021 OMR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 198.2708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 187.5565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7143 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.8837 to the December average rate of 195.5716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 198.2708 was down 0.72% compared to the 2020 peak of 199.7186, 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 991,354 BTN
2020 Average 961,978 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 937,782 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,571.42 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

196.2512
188.0963
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 190.2972, compared to 193.4029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.2972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.4029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 6.0831 BTN (High: 195.8224 / Low: 189.7393). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2144 BTN (High: 194.1421 / Low: 192.9277).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.0831
July Spread (Stable) ±1.2144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.8630 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 195.5716) against the same month in 2020 (average: 191.2515), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3201 (+2.26%).

2021 Avg (December) 195.5716
2020 Avg (December) 191.2515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 190.7375 188.9333 189.8837
February 189.9031 187.7722 188.7759
March 191.1467 187.5565 188.8060
April 195.8224 189.7393 193.0465
May 193.3824 188.2361 190.1835
June 193.0787 189.0987 191.0877
July 194.1421 192.9277 193.4010
August 193.3502 189.3675 192.6444
September 192.7514 189.6162 190.9956
October 196.0630 192.5390 194.4624
November 195.0759 192.1856 193.3423
December 198.2708 193.1715 195.5716