2026 KYD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

404.7465 LKR

YEARLY LOW

307.4186 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

357.2010 LKR

2026 KYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 404.7465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 307.4186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.3279 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.5136 to the December average rate of 402.8612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 404.7465 was up 30.50% 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 KYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,023,732 LKR

2025 Average 1,503,693 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,537,093 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 486,639.59 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

412.2444

299.8180

JanuMarcMayJuly

KYD 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 341.9786, compared to 402.8684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 60.8898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 341.9786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 402.8684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 68.5848 LKR (High: 383.3893 / Low: 314.8045). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 LKR (High: 402.9018 / Low: 402.8377).

April Spread (Volatile) ±68.5848

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0641

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 (June 2026: 401.8035) against the same month in 2025 (average: 299.7596), the exchange rate shifted by +102.0439 (+34.04%).

2026 Avg (June) 401.8035

2025 Avg (June) 299.7596

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	383.3893	314.8045	325.2388
May	398.4313	383.5091	394.2167
June	404.7465	395.9807	401.8035
July	403.5846	401.8348	402.8755
August	402.9018	402.8377	402.8612