2026 IMP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

452.9937 LKR

YEARLY LOW

307.4186 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

371.4631 LKR

2026 IMP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP 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 January 25, dropping to 307.4186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.5751 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.5136 to the December average rate of 449.1049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 45.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 452.9937 was up 46.06% compared to the 2025 peak of 310.1431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,264,969 LKR

2025 Average 1,503,693 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,537,093 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 727,875.69 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

463.0967

295.1951

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP 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 358.5228, compared to 449.1049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 90.5822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 358.5228

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 449.1049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 116.8117 LKR (High: 431.6162 / Low: 314.8045). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8553 LKR (High: 310.2739 / Low: 307.4186).

April Spread (Volatile) ±116.8117

January Spread (Stable) ±2.8553

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 0.3267 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3267

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: 301.0589), the exchange rate shifted by +148.0461 (+49.18%).

2026 Avg (July) 449.1049

2025 Avg (July) 301.0589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	310.2739	307.4186	309.5136
February	311.7214	308.4250	309.1869
March	316.1225	308.7441	311.9118
April	431.6162	314.8045	332.2116
May	445.8650	434.0496	442.1990
June	451.8649	441.0487	446.1136
July	452.9937	445.2848	449.1049