2026 ERN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

317.4152 LKR

YEARLY LOW

21.2457 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

161.6507 LKR

2026 ERN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ERN 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 21.2457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 296.1695 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.5136 to the December average rate of 22.3413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -92.78% (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 ERN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,587,076 LKR

2025 Average 1,503,693 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 106,229 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,480,847.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

340.9131

-7.1023

JanuMarcMayJuly

ERN 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 208.0806, compared to 22.3612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 185.7194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.0806

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.3612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 296.1695 LKR (High: 317.4152 / Low: 21.2457). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 LKR (High: 22.3963 / Low: 22.3129).

April Spread (Volatile) ±296.1695

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

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 251.7477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -251.7477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 273.6468) against the same month in 2025 (average: 298.2630), the exchange rate shifted by -24.6162 (-8.25%).

2026 Avg (April) 273.6468

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	21.2457	273.6468
May	22.1354	21.3114	21.8990
June	22.4764	22.0023	22.3252
July	22.4584	22.3025	22.3811
August	22.3963	22.3129	22.3413