2026 GYD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6122 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.4769 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5427 LKR

2026 GYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 1.6122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.4769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1352 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4798 to the December average rate of 1.6040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6122 was up 8.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,061 LKR

2025 Average 7,187 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,385 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 676.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6177

1.4661

JanuMarcMayJuly

GYD 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 1.5221, compared to 1.6045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5221

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0597 LKR (High: 1.5874 / Low: 1.5277). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 LKR (High: 1.6048 / Low: 1.6030).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0597

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.6007) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1683 (+11.75%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.6007

2025 Avg (June) 1.4324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4822	1.4769	1.4798
February	1.4801	1.4778	1.4787
March	1.5074	1.4781	1.4913
April	1.5271	1.5062	1.5115
May	1.5874	1.5277	1.5705
June	1.6122	1.5775	1.6007
July	1.6084	1.6010	1.6050
August	1.6048	1.6030	1.6040