YEARLY HIGH
3.5812 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.3153 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4371 LKR

2026 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 3.5812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 3.3153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2660 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4105 to the December average rate of 3.5053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.5812 was up 1.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.5329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,906 LKR
2025 Average 17,267 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 16,576 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,329.94 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.5504
3.3478
JanuMarcMayJuly

BTN 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 3.4258, compared to 3.5053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.1064 LKR (High: 3.4755 / Low: 3.3692). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0462 LKR (High: 3.4143 / Low: 3.3681).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1064
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0462

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0435 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 3.5335) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.4909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0425 (+1.22%).

2026 Avg (June) 3.5335
2025 Avg (June) 3.4909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4480 3.3423 3.4105
February 3.4259 3.3676 3.4082
March 3.3987 3.3153 3.3647
April 3.4143 3.3681 3.3901
May 3.4755 3.3692 3.4476
June 3.5812 3.4755 3.5335
July 3.5528 3.4815 3.5053