2026 OMR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

876.8478 LKR

YEARLY LOW

800.1691 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

839.0968 LKR

2026 OMR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 876.8478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 800.1691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.6787 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 804.9822 to the December average rate of 871.5333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 876.8478 was up 8.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 806.6266, 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 4,384,239 LKR

2025 Average 3,909,679 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,000,845 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 383,393.32 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

879.9823

797.4932

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 828.0221, compared to 872.3207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.2986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 828.0221

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 872.3207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 31.9255 LKR (High: 863.5453 / Low: 831.6197). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3770 LKR (High: 873.7227 / Low: 870.3457).

May Spread (Volatile) ±31.9255

August Spread (Stable) ±3.3770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.5750 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 870.8096) against the same month in 2025 (average: 779.6339), the exchange rate shifted by +91.1756 (+11.69%).

2026 Avg (June) 870.8096

2025 Avg (June) 779.6339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	809.0630	800.1691	804.9822
February	807.5516	802.1477	804.3673
March	822.1567	803.2508	811.4605
April	831.1983	817.4236	822.1741
May	863.5453	831.6197	854.3392
June	876.8478	856.9618	870.8096
July	876.1458	870.0681	873.1082
August	873.7227	870.3457	871.5333