YEARLY HIGH
2.9767 CLP
YEARLY LOW
2.6506 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7989 CLP

2026 LKR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 2.9767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 2.6506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3261 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8565 to the December average rate of 2.7801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.9767 was down 14.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.4632, 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 14,883 CLP
2025 Average 15,817 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 13,253 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,630.41 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.9465
2.6863
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to CLP 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 2.8063, compared to 2.7768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1484 CLP (High: 2.9220 / Low: 2.7736). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 CLP (High: 2.7806 / Low: 2.7799).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1484
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1187 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.9248) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.1554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2305 (-7.31%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.9248
2025 Avg (March) 3.1554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9318 2.7854 2.8565
February 2.8297 2.7619 2.7917
March 2.9767 2.8289 2.9248
April 2.9220 2.7736 2.8376
May 2.8123 2.6926 2.7189
June 2.7457 2.6506 2.7080
July 2.8199 2.7512 2.7735
August 2.7806 2.7799 2.7801