2026 CUP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

317.4152 LKR

YEARLY LOW

12.3761 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

156.8482 LKR

2026 CUP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 317.4152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 12.3761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 305.0391 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.5136 to the December average rate of 12.9959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -95.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 317.4152 was up 2.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 310.1431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,587,076 LKR

2025 Average 1,503,693 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 61,881 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,525,195.33 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

341.8273

-17.1588

JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 204.7920, compared to 13.0167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 191.7753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.7920

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 305.0391 LKR (High: 317.4152 / Low: 12.3761). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 LKR (High: 12.9978 / Low: 12.9921).

April Spread (Volatile) ±305.0391

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 259.6216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -259.6216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 272.3783) against the same month in 2025 (average: 298.2630), the exchange rate shifted by -25.8847 (-8.68%).

2026 Avg (April) 272.3783

2025 Avg (April) 298.2630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	310.2739	307.4186	309.5136
February	311.7214	308.4250	309.1869
March	316.1225	308.7441	311.9118
April	317.4152	12.3761	272.3783
May	12.8944	12.4144	12.7567
June	13.0931	12.8169	13.0050
July	13.0826	12.9917	13.0375
August	12.9978	12.9921	12.9959