2012 OMR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

348.0289 LKR

YEARLY LOW

294.9368 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

331.4046 LKR

2012 OMR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 348.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 294.9368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.0920 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 295.8838 to the December average rate of 332.8004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 348.0289 was up 17.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 296.7169, 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 1,740,144 LKR

2011 Average 1,437,012 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,474,684 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 265,460.22 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

349.6119

290.9995

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 323.4811, compared to 339.3280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.8468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 323.4811

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 339.3280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 25.0137 LKR (High: 320.8499 / Low: 295.8362). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1136 LKR (High: 296.0504 / Low: 294.9368).

February Spread (Volatile) ±25.0137

January Spread (Stable) ±1.1136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.5459 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 344.7275) against the same month in 2011 (average: 284.7207), the exchange rate shifted by +60.0068 (+21.08%).

2012 Avg (July) 344.7275

2011 Avg (July) 284.7207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	296.0504	294.9368	295.8838
February	320.8499	295.8362	305.2523
March	339.9264	315.1090	326.7100
April	344.2462	325.4957	334.2718
May	343.0404	329.2813	335.8512
June	347.8959	337.8716	342.9177
July	348.0289	338.8384	344.7275
August	344.3237	342.1824	343.1045
September	343.9319	336.0273	341.7803
October	338.0499	333.2925	335.2344
November	339.7976	337.1794	338.3207
December	338.2242	329.6518	332.8004