2026 LKR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0065 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0059 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0062 BBD

2026 LKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0065 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0065 was down 4.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 BBD

2025 Average 33 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 30 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.87 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0065

0.0059

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to BBD 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 0.0063, compared to 0.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0063

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0060). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0059).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

July 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0065) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-4.35%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0065

2025 Avg (January) 0.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0065	0.0064	0.0065
February	0.0065	0.0064	0.0065
March	0.0065	0.0063	0.0064
April	0.0064	0.0063	0.0063
May	0.0063	0.0060	0.0061
June	0.0061	0.0059	0.0060
July	0.0060	0.0059	0.0060