2016 OMR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

390.6081 LKR

YEARLY LOW

371.9796 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

379.5949 LKR

2016 OMR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 390.6081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 371.9796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6285 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 374.1376 to the December average rate of 387.3988, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 390.6081 was up 4.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 375.0733, 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 1,953,040 LKR

2015 Average 1,765,995 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,859,898 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,142.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

388.7249

372.8114

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 377.4968, compared to 381.6930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 377.4968

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 381.6930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 11.8401 LKR (High: 386.5432 / Low: 374.7030). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8655 LKR (High: 386.5053 / Low: 383.6397).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.8401

November Spread (Stable) ±2.8655

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9807 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 387.3988) against the same month in 2015 (average: 372.6613), the exchange rate shifted by +14.7374 (+3.95%).

2016 Avg (December) 387.3988

2015 Avg (December) 372.6613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	376.1477	372.5931	374.1376
February	377.5493	371.9796	374.2736
March	386.5432	374.7030	377.9176
April	381.4860	375.2797	378.3326
May	384.1415	378.3982	380.4596
June	385.3507	375.6654	379.8597
July	381.1018	377.1356	378.8790
August	380.0130	376.7618	378.1992
September	380.8446	376.9641	378.6035
October	384.5032	379.4715	381.9505
November	386.5053	383.6397	385.1268
December	390.6081	384.5967	387.3988