2026 GMD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.6457 LKR

YEARLY LOW

4.1785 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.3993 LKR

2026 GMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 4.6457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 4.1785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4672 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2121 to the December average rate of 4.5416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.6457 was up 8.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.2830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,228 LKR

2025 Average 20,833 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 20,893 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,335.87 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.6286

4.1743

JanuMarcMayJuly

GMD 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 4.3478, compared to 4.5538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.1731 LKR (High: 4.5522 / Low: 4.3791). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 LKR (High: 4.5517 / Low: 4.5229).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1731

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 4.5907) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.2032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3875 (+9.22%).

2026 Avg (June) 4.5907

2025 Avg (June) 4.2032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.2503	4.1786	4.2121
February	4.2702	4.1785	4.2207
March	4.3010	4.2102	4.2489
April	4.3781	4.2541	4.3032
May	4.5522	4.3791	4.5114
June	4.6457	4.5370	4.5907
July	4.6225	4.5208	4.5660
August	4.5517	4.5229	4.5416