YEARLY HIGH
842.2198 LKR
YEARLY LOW
752.6740 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
784.1687 LKR

2024 OMR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the OMR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 842.2198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 752.6740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.5458 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 833.9709 to the December average rate of 757.8064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 842.2198 was down 12.15% compared to the 2023 peak of 958.7539, 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 4,211,099 LKR
2023 Average 4,266,387 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,763,370 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447,729.09 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

841.5873
750.1899
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 796.9529, compared to 771.3846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.5683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 796.9529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 771.3846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 25.9931 LKR (High: 805.6234 / Low: 779.6302). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4914 LKR (High: 765.9232 / Low: 760.4318).

March Spread (Volatile) ±25.9931
October Spread (Stable) ±5.4914

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 22.6004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.6004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 833.9709) against the same month in 2023 (average: 950.0108), the exchange rate shifted by -116.0399 (-12.21%).

2024 Avg (January) 833.9709
2023 Avg (January) 950.0108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 842.2198 819.4467 833.9709
February 819.4531 804.1798 811.3705
March 805.6234 779.6302 792.3218
April 784.6362 770.5758 776.7272
May 785.7300 770.0288 777.6320
June 795.1043 781.1023 789.6948
July 794.1552 784.2224 788.5931
August 787.6685 772.7657 779.3809
September 792.8004 769.3964 781.6358
October 765.9232 760.4318 762.4586
November 764.4472 753.2929 758.4326
December 770.0074 752.6740 757.8064