YEARLY HIGH
0.0189 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0182 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0185 LKR

2026 IDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.0182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0184 to the December average rate of 0.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0189 was down 0.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 188,589 LKR
2025 Average 182,587 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 182,393 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,195.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0187
0.0183
JanuMarcMayJuly

IDR 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 0.0185, compared to 0.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0182). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0184).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.0187) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0184), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.68%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.0187
2025 Avg (June) 0.0184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0186 0.0182 0.0184
February 0.0186 0.0183 0.0184
March 0.0186 0.0183 0.0184
April 0.0186 0.0183 0.0185
May 0.0186 0.0184 0.0185
June 0.0189 0.0185 0.0187
July 0.0188 0.0185 0.0186
August 0.0187 0.0186 0.0186