YEARLY HIGH
0.3112 CVE
YEARLY LOW
0.2814 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2948 CVE

2026 LKR to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.3112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.2814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0299 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3041 to the December average rate of 0.2856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3112 was down 15.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3672, 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 1,556 CVE
2025 Average 1,629 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 1,407 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.29 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3081
0.2835
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to CVE 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 0.2975, compared to 0.2867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0102 CVE (High: 0.3050 / Low: 0.2947). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CVE (High: 0.2856 / Low: 0.2856).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.3061) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3458), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0398 (-11.50%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.3061
2025 Avg (March) 0.3458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3075 0.2975 0.3041
February 0.3030 0.2984 0.3017
March 0.3112 0.3022 0.3061
April 0.3050 0.2947 0.2988
May 0.2955 0.2857 0.2884
June 0.2896 0.2814 0.2858
July 0.2902 0.2867 0.2879
August 0.2856 0.2856 0.2856