YEARLY HIGH
0.0808 CUP
YEARLY LOW
0.0032 CUP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0366 CUP

2026 LKR to CUP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to CUP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 0.0808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0777 CUP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0032 to the December average rate of 0.0767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2273.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0808 was up 2268.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0034, 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 404 CUP
2025 Average 17 CUP
Yearly Trough Low 16 CUP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 388.25 CUP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0859
-0.0043
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to CUP 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 0.0299, compared to 0.0767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0777 CUP (High: 0.0808 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CUP (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0032).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0777
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0142) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+324.87%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0142
2025 Avg (April) 0.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
February 0.0032 0.0032 0.0032
March 0.0032 0.0032 0.0032
April 0.0808 0.0032 0.0142
May 0.0806 0.0776 0.0784
June 0.0780 0.0764 0.0769
July 0.0770 0.0764 0.0767