2026 CDF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1486 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1334 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1405 LKR

2026 CDF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CDF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.1486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1370 to the December average rate of 0.1461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1486 was up 3.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 743 LKR

2025 Average 559 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 667 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1471

0.1356

JanuMarcMayJuly

CDF 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 0.1395, compared to 0.1461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1395

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0117 LKR (High: 0.1456 / Low: 0.1339). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LKR (High: 0.1375 / Low: 0.1358).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.1461) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0423 (+40.68%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.1461

2025 Avg (July) 0.1039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1438	0.1334	0.1370
February	0.1456	0.1339	0.1372
March	0.1435	0.1346	0.1372
April	0.1375	0.1358	0.1366
May	0.1463	0.1378	0.1438
June	0.1484	0.1438	0.1453
July	0.1486	0.1452	0.1461