2026 DJF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8981 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.7236 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8134 LKR

2026 DJF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the DJF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 1.8981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.7236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1745 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7398 to the December average rate of 1.8854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8981 was up 8.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.7443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,491 LKR

2025 Average 8,454 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,618 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 872.61 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.9016

1.7236

JanuMarcMayJuly

DJF 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 1.7892, compared to 1.8861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7892

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0702 LKR (High: 1.8661 / Low: 1.7959). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LKR (High: 1.8863 / Low: 1.8848).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0702

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.8868) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1939 (+11.45%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.8868

2025 Avg (July) 1.6929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7526	1.7236	1.7398
February	1.7439	1.7362	1.7385
March	1.7735	1.7366	1.7541
April	1.7969	1.7636	1.7767
May	1.8661	1.7959	1.8440
June	1.8966	1.8545	1.8820
July	1.8981	1.8809	1.8868
August	1.8863	1.8848	1.8854