YEARLY HIGH
502.6411 LKR
YEARLY LOW
469.8491 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
481.6449 LKR

2020 OMR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 502.6411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 469.8491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.7919 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 471.2504 to the December average rate of 486.1921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 502.6411 was up 5.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 475.2648, 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 2,513,205 LKR
2019 Average 2,320,343 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,349,246 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,959.67 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

500.3429
468.6056
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 481.7686, compared to 481.5212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 481.7686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 481.5212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 20.1362 LKR (High: 492.2950 / Low: 472.1588). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5077 LKR (High: 472.6145 / Low: 471.1069).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.1362
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.6594 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 497.6981) against the same month in 2019 (average: 454.1613), the exchange rate shifted by +43.5368 (+9.59%).

2020 Avg (April) 497.6981
2019 Avg (April) 454.1613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 473.5224 469.8491 471.2504
February 472.6145 471.1069 471.6476
March 492.2950 472.1588 480.0097
April 502.6411 492.2239 497.6981
May 494.6408 482.2158 487.0388
June 485.0140 480.6990 482.9669
July 483.8723 481.9706 482.6496
August 483.9774 474.8598 480.4492
September 482.8487 478.5068 480.6198
October 480.2296 478.4061 478.9692
November 482.6755 478.5723 480.2476
December 494.1606 481.1477 486.1921