2026 LKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3016 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.2820 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2923 BTN

2026 LKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.3016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.2820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2932 to the December average rate of 0.2847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3016 was up 1.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2962, 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 1,508 BTN

2025 Average 1,448 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 1,410 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.12 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2985

0.2834

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LKR to BTN 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 0.2923, 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 0.2923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2923

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0092 BTN (High: 0.2992 / Low: 0.2900). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BTN (High: 0.2969 / Low: 0.2929).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.2972) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+1.61%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.2972

2025 Avg (March) 0.2925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2992	0.2900	0.2932
February	0.2969	0.2919	0.2934
March	0.3016	0.2942	0.2972
April	0.2969	0.2929	0.2950
May	0.2968	0.2877	0.2901
June	0.2877	0.2820	0.2847