2026 BOB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.7970 LKR

YEARLY LOW

28.2706 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.3079 LKR

2026 BOB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 48.7970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 28.2706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5264 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.7556 to the December average rate of 28.2706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 48.7970 was up 8.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 44.8431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 243,985 LKR

2025 Average 217,524 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 141,353 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,632.07 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

50.4455

26.2547

JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 46.0602, compared to 35.0508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.0602

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.0508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 20.1683 LKR (High: 48.6143 / Low: 28.4460). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 28.2706 / Low: 28.2706).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.1683

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 13.5604 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.5604

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 48.4296) against the same month in 2025 (average: 43.3543), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0754 (+11.71%).

2026 Avg (June) 48.4296

2025 Avg (June) 43.3543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.8325	44.5579	44.7556
February	44.7933	44.6001	44.7510
March	45.6557	44.6554	45.1205
April	46.2378	45.6178	45.7601
May	48.0515	46.2532	47.5446
June	48.7970	47.7589	48.4296
July	48.6143	28.4460	41.8310
August	28.2706	28.2706	28.2706