YEARLY HIGH
375.0733 LKR
YEARLY LOW
340.9653 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
353.1651 LKR

2015 OMR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the OMR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 375.0733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 340.9653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.1080 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 342.0556 to the December average rate of 372.6613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 375.0733 was up 10.00% compared to the 2014 peak of 340.9652, 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 1,875,367 LKR
2014 Average 1,695,921 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,704,827 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170,540.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

375.7219
338.9950
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 345.4900, compared to 360.8402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.3502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 345.4900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 360.8402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 17.0501 LKR (High: 366.5925 / Low: 349.5424). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1844 LKR (High: 347.8935 / Low: 346.7091).

September Spread (Volatile) ±17.0501
July Spread (Stable) ±1.1844

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4482 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 372.6613) against the same month in 2014 (average: 340.7386), the exchange rate shifted by +31.9228 (+9.37%).

2015 Avg (December) 372.6613
2014 Avg (December) 340.7386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 344.1922 340.9653 342.0556
February 346.5167 342.7880 345.1575
March 346.3790 343.9553 345.6687
April 345.9985 342.3574 345.3314
May 348.4919 344.5811 346.8857
June 348.6951 347.0198 347.8413
July 347.8935 346.7091 347.3931
August 349.3106 346.3130 347.9889
September 366.5925 349.5424 361.8917
October 367.1792 364.0753 365.8873
November 372.1470 366.0313 369.2191
December 375.0733 369.3628 372.6613