YEARLY HIGH
340.9652 LKR
YEARLY LOW
338.0542 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
339.1881 LKR

2014 OMR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the OMR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 340.9652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 338.0542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9110 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 339.5346 to the December average rate of 340.7386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 340.9652 was down 1.45% compared to the 2013 peak of 345.9705, 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 1,704,826 LKR
2013 Average 1,677,183 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,690,271 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,555.04 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

340.9957
337.9100
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 339.1971, compared to 339.1792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 339.1971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 339.1792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 1.4591 LKR (High: 340.0062 / Low: 338.5471). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2204 LKR (High: 338.2746 / Low: 338.0542).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.4591
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4967 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 340.7386) against the same month in 2013 (average: 339.8118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9268 (+0.27%).

2014 Avg (December) 340.7386
2013 Avg (December) 339.8118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 339.7874 339.3278 339.5346
February 340.3919 339.2568 339.7956
March 339.6041 339.0808 339.3182
April 339.5133 339.1631 339.3003
May 339.5374 338.5069 338.8036
June 338.7109 338.2717 338.4304
July 338.5890 338.1358 338.2979
August 338.2746 338.0542 338.1671
September 339.0602 338.1845 338.4030
October 340.0062 338.5471 339.2454
November 340.7162 339.6759 340.2229
December 340.9652 340.5126 340.7386