2026 LKR to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2061 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.1727 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1862 DOP

2026 LKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.2061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.1727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0334 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2042 to the December average rate of 0.1728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2061 was down 5.09% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2171, 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 1,030 DOP

2025 Average 1,026 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 864 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.85 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2074

0.1697

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to DOP 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 0.1903, compared to 0.1738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0094 DOP (High: 0.1984 / Low: 0.1890). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 DOP (High: 0.1729 / Low: 0.1728).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094

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 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2042) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2077), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-1.66%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2042

2025 Avg (January) 0.2077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2061	0.2023	0.2042
February	0.2040	0.1949	0.2007
March	0.1984	0.1890	0.1927
April	0.1932	0.1858	0.1902
May	0.1858	0.1768	0.1791
June	0.1775	0.1727	0.1749
July	0.1772	0.1730	0.1747
August	0.1729	0.1728	0.1728