2017 OMR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

401.7212 LKR

YEARLY LOW

384.6877 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

395.9455 LKR

2017 OMR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 401.7212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 384.6877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0334 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 389.4674 to the December average rate of 397.9102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 401.7212 was up 2.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 390.6081, 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 2,008,606 LKR

2016 Average 1,898,071 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,923,439 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,167.22 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

399.8059

388.5275

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 393.8414, compared to 398.0495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 393.8414

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 398.0495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 8.7086 LKR (High: 397.4814 / Low: 388.7728). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1024 LKR (High: 400.3588 / Low: 397.2564).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.7086

October Spread (Stable) ±3.1024

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2541 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 398.8224) against the same month in 2016 (average: 385.1268), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6956 (+3.56%).

2017 Avg (November) 398.8224

2016 Avg (November) 385.1268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	392.5449	384.6877	389.4674
February	397.4814	388.7728	392.2283
March	397.2590	389.6493	393.5919
April	396.9323	392.8060	395.0240
May	397.7760	394.3228	395.7425
June	398.9186	394.6010	396.9946
July	400.1472	394.8090	398.1918
August	400.3785	393.6638	396.9378
September	400.5314	395.1418	397.5688
October	400.3588	397.2564	398.8660
November	401.7212	396.6098	398.8224
December	399.5334	394.9587	397.9102