YEARLY HIGH
0.3955 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.3642 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3853 BDT

2026 LKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 0.3955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.3642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3949 to the December average rate of 0.3668, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3955 was down 4.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4148, 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 1,978 BDT
2025 Average 2,026 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,821 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.86 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3980
0.3639
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LKR to BDT 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 0.3853, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0142 BDT (High: 0.3839 / Low: 0.3697). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BDT (High: 0.3955 / Low: 0.3948).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.3952) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4101), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0150 (-3.65%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.3952
2025 Avg (February) 0.4101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3955 0.3941 0.3949
February 0.3955 0.3948 0.3952
March 0.3953 0.3889 0.3928
April 0.3911 0.3840 0.3885
May 0.3839 0.3697 0.3738
June 0.3720 0.3642 0.3668