YEARLY HIGH
296.7169 LKR
YEARLY LOW
284.5148 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
287.4033 LKR

2011 OMR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the OMR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 296.7169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 284.5148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2021 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 288.3012 to the December average rate of 295.9207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 296.7169 was down 3.31% compared to the 2010 peak of 306.8823, 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 1,483,584 LKR
2010 Average 1,470,947 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,422,574 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,010.73 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

297.0407
283.6007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LKR 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 286.7809, compared to 288.0256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 286.7809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 288.0256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 10.1919 LKR (High: 295.9534 / Low: 285.7614). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4235 LKR (High: 284.9765 / Low: 284.5529).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.1919
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3713 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 295.9207) against the same month in 2010 (average: 288.7222), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1985 (+2.49%).

2011 Avg (December) 295.9207
2010 Avg (December) 288.7222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 288.7934 287.8648 288.3012
February 288.7419 287.7897 288.2710
March 287.9398 286.0085 286.8997
April 287.1779 285.2689 286.7416
May 285.9845 285.1956 285.5257
June 285.3587 284.5283 284.9464
July 284.9765 284.5529 284.7207
August 285.9840 284.5148 285.4636
September 286.8161 285.9837 286.2871
October 286.6559 286.0112 286.4211
November 295.9534 285.7614 289.3406
December 296.7169 295.6055 295.9207