2018 OMR to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 OMR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the OMR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 475.3923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 397.1273.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.2649 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 399.4039 to the December average rate of 468.4481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 475.3923 was up 18.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 401.7212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 405.8056, compared to 438.3347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.5291 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 21.2394 LKR (High: 468.4870 / Low: 447.2476). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2351 LKR (High: 411.0770 / Low: 407.8419).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 468.4481) against the same month in 2017 (average: 397.9102), the exchange rate shifted by +70.5379 (+17.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 401.5545 | 397.1273 | 399.4039 |
| February | 404.4191 | 400.3960 | 402.2343 |
| March | 405.9525 | 402.3494 | 404.3470 |
| April | 410.1950 | 402.5005 | 405.8270 |
| May | 411.0770 | 407.8419 | 410.0922 |
| June | 415.5661 | 411.1127 | 412.9291 |
| July | 415.5387 | 410.8969 | 413.6734 |
| August | 419.7553 | 414.3619 | 416.3889 |
| September | 440.4463 | 419.7553 | 428.9236 |
| October | 454.5743 | 439.0298 | 444.8736 |
| November | 468.4870 | 447.2476 | 457.7007 |
| December | 475.3923 | 463.7691 | 468.4481 |