2026 ISK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7201 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.4442 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6025 LKR

2026 ISK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 2.7201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2.4442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2759 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4819 to the December average rate of 2.7109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.7201 was up 8.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,601 LKR

2025 Average 11,758 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 12,221 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,379.64 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.7338

2.4590

JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK 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 2.5723, compared to 2.6932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5723

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1165 LKR (High: 2.5607 / Low: 2.4442). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 LKR (High: 2.7168 / Low: 2.7077).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1165

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2.6788) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.4121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2666 (+11.05%).

2026 Avg (June) 2.6788

2025 Avg (June) 2.4121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5607	2.4442	2.4819
February	2.5488	2.5100	2.5260
March	2.5460	2.4640	2.5043
April	2.6071	2.5094	2.5717
May	2.6960	2.6057	2.6710
June	2.7201	2.6459	2.6788
July	2.7009	2.6593	2.6754
August	2.7168	2.7077	2.7109