2026 ILS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

117.7918 LKR

YEARLY LOW

97.1598 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

106.5485 LKR

2026 ILS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 117.7918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 97.1598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6320 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.4394 to the December average rate of 109.2715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 117.7918 was up 20.69% compared to the 2025 peak of 97.5947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 588,959 LKR

2025 Average 436,948 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 485,799 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,159.83 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

117.6687

96.6913

JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 105.3826, compared to 110.0459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.3826

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.0459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 9.1985 LKR (High: 117.7918 / Low: 108.5932). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 109.2715 / Low: 109.2714).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.1985

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 3.1365 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 115.9206) against the same month in 2025 (average: 84.0726), the exchange rate shifted by +31.8480 (+37.88%).

2026 Avg (May) 115.9206

2025 Avg (May) 84.0726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	100.0772	97.1598	98.4394
February	101.0000	98.4676	99.6479
March	101.1471	98.4607	100.0918
April	107.8098	100.0396	104.2394
May	117.7918	108.5932	115.9206
June	117.7817	112.0734	113.9568
July	112.6328	109.1380	110.8203
August	109.2715	109.2714	109.2715