2026 FKP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

452.9937 LKR

YEARLY LOW

411.7512 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

433.4485 LKR

2026 FKP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FKP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 452.9937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 411.7512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.2425 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 418.4554 to the December average rate of 451.0716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 452.9937 was up 8.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 418.9691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,264,969 LKR

2025 Average 1,983,485 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 2,058,756 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 206,212.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

454.5838

412.4370

JanuMarcMayJuly

FKP 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 427.9019, compared to 450.0883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.1864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 427.9019

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 450.0883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 16.4837 LKR (High: 431.6162 / Low: 415.1325). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6728 LKR (High: 451.3181 / Low: 450.6453).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.4837

August Spread (Stable) ±0.6728

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.8840 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 449.1049) against the same month in 2025 (average: 406.3113), the exchange rate shifted by +42.7936 (+10.53%).

2026 Avg (July) 449.1049

2025 Avg (July) 406.3113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	427.8672	413.9906	418.4554
February	426.3136	416.1291	419.8332
March	420.9513	411.7512	415.9493
April	431.6162	415.1325	424.8606
May	445.8650	434.0496	442.1990
June	451.8649	441.0487	446.1136
July	452.9937	445.2848	449.1049
August	451.3181	450.6453	451.0716