2019 OMR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

475.2648 LKR

YEARLY LOW

452.8259 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

464.0516 LKR

2019 OMR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the OMR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 475.2648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 452.8259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4389 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 472.4099 to the December average rate of 470.7059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 475.2648 was down 0.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 475.3923, 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 2,376,324 LKR

2018 Average 2,110,932 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 2,264,130 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,194.56 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

474.2348

452.3364

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 461.6264, compared to 466.4768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 461.6264

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 466.4768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 11.9785 LKR (High: 468.6279 / Low: 456.6494). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8310 LKR (High: 471.7973 / Low: 468.9663).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.9785

December Spread (Stable) ±2.8310

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.6802 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 472.4099) against the same month in 2018 (average: 399.4039), the exchange rate shifted by +73.0061 (+18.28%).

2019 Avg (January) 472.4099

2018 Avg (January) 399.4039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	475.2648	463.3321	472.4099
February	467.7258	458.8530	463.7297
March	467.2837	455.7674	462.7625
April	457.5449	452.8259	454.1613
May	460.9059	455.7485	458.0948
June	460.3030	456.6600	458.6000
July	460.1027	455.3908	457.1566
August	468.6279	456.6494	461.6988
September	473.8980	465.5597	469.5098
October	472.8465	468.4148	471.0622
November	471.9349	465.6771	468.7276
December	471.7973	468.9663	470.7059