YEARLY HIGH
475.3923 LKR
YEARLY LOW
397.1273 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
422.0701 LKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,376,961 LKR
2017 Average 1,979,817 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,985,637 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 391,324.72 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

475.3525
392.4994
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 405.8056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 438.3347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±21.2394
May Spread (Stable) ±3.2351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 468.4481
2017 Avg (December) 397.9102

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