YEARLY HIGH
0.0074 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0002 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0020 LKR

2026 IRR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IRR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.0002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0074 to the December average rate of 0.0002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0074 was up 0.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37 LKR
2025 Average 36 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.86 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0081
-0.0005
JanuMarcMayJuly

IRR 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 0.0026, compared to 0.0002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0071 LKR (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0002). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 0.0002 / Low: 0.0002).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0073) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+4.23%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0073
2025 Avg (February) 0.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0074 0.0073 0.0074
February 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
March 0.0073 0.0002 0.0005
April 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002
May 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002
June 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002
July 0.0003 0.0002 0.0002
August 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002