2026 BBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

168.5732 LKR

YEARLY LOW

153.7093 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

160.4226 LKR

2026 BBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 168.5732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 153.7093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8639 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.7568 to the December average rate of 167.8776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 168.5732 was up 8.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 155.0716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 842,866 LKR

2025 Average 751,847 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 768,546 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,319.57 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

169.2060

153.2650

JanuMarcMayJuly

BBD 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 159.1801, compared to 167.8776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.1801

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.8776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 6.1795 LKR (High: 166.0152 / Low: 159.8356). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1392 LKR (High: 168.4382 / Low: 167.2989).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.1795

July Spread (Stable) ±1.1392

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1634 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 167.4391) against the same month in 2025 (average: 149.8798), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5593 (+11.72%).

2026 Avg (June) 167.4391

2025 Avg (June) 149.8798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	155.1370	153.7093	154.7568
February	155.8607	154.2125	154.5934
March	158.0613	154.3721	155.9559
April	159.7995	157.4023	158.0927
May	166.0152	159.8356	164.2426
June	168.5732	165.0174	167.4391
July	168.4382	167.2989	167.8776