YEARLY HIGH
345.9705 LKR
YEARLY LOW
325.5130 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.3947 LKR

2013 OMR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 345.9705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 325.5130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.4575 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 329.4430 to the December average rate of 339.8118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 345.9705 was down 0.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 348.0289, 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 1,729,852 LKR
2012 Average 1,657,305 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,627,565 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,287.65 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

345.7632
325.7190
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 329.3589, compared to 341.4305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.0716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 329.3589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 341.4305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 11.0721 LKR (High: 339.2814 / Low: 328.2093). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7172 LKR (High: 340.9311 / Low: 340.2139).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.0721
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.6964 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 342.8904) against the same month in 2012 (average: 343.1045), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2141 (-0.06%).

2013 Avg (August) 342.8904
2012 Avg (August) 343.1045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 331.5355 327.7408 329.4430
February 331.2683 327.6602 329.2381
March 331.0700 327.6662 329.3052
April 330.2064 325.5130 327.3894
May 329.2084 326.7480 328.0898
June 339.2814 328.2093 332.6882
July 342.1254 339.2357 340.8024
August 345.9705 341.4046 342.8904
September 345.5813 342.8504 344.0929
October 342.0243 339.1500 340.3965
November 340.9311 340.2139 340.5892
December 340.8924 339.4672 339.8118