2026 JMD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1403 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.9486 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0478 LKR

2026 JMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 2.1403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.9486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1917 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9609 to the December average rate of 2.1205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.1403 was up 9.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,702 LKR

2025 Average 9,451 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 9,743 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 958.70 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.1382

1.9448

JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD 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 2.0233, compared to 2.1213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0233

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0684 LKR (High: 2.1081 / Low: 2.0397). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 2.1205 / Low: 2.1205).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0684

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2.1208) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2443 (+13.02%).

2026 Avg (June) 2.1208

2025 Avg (June) 1.8764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9753	1.9486	1.9609
February	1.9865	1.9723	1.9798
March	2.0012	1.9738	1.9880
April	2.0375	1.9932	2.0027
May	2.1081	2.0397	2.0874
June	2.1403	2.0953	2.1208
July	2.1359	2.1158	2.1220
August	2.1205	2.1205	2.1205