2026 LKR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.6003 BIF

YEARLY LOW

8.8358 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.2211 BIF

2026 LKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 9.6003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 8.8358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7645 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5621 to the December average rate of 8.8933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.6003 was down 5.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.1131, 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 48,001 BIF

2025 Average 49,175 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 44,179 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,822.59 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.6497

8.8067

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to BIF 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 9.3331, compared to 8.8851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3331

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.3934 BIF (High: 9.5960 / Low: 9.2026). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0481 BIF (High: 9.6003 / Low: 9.5521).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3934

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0481

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 0.3396 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 9.5795) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.9574), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3779 (-3.80%).

2026 Avg (February) 9.5795

2025 Avg (February) 9.9574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.5861	9.5186	9.5621
February	9.6003	9.5521	9.5795
March	9.5960	9.2026	9.4943
April	9.4376	9.3119	9.3996
May	9.3096	8.9615	9.0601
June	9.0043	8.8358	8.9029
July	8.9008	8.8463	8.8769
August	8.9634	8.8397	8.8933