YEARLY HIGH
0.0471 ERN
YEARLY LOW
0.0032 ERN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0249 ERN

2026 LKR to ERN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to ERN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 0.0471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 ERN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0032 to the December average rate of 0.0448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1287.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0471 was up 1279.43% 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 235 ERN
2025 Average 17 ERN
Yearly Trough Low 16 ERN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.59 ERN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0499
-0.0010
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to ERN 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 0.0183, compared to 0.0447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0439 ERN (High: 0.0471 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ERN (High: 0.0448 / Low: 0.0448).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0439
August 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0094) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+181.31%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0094
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 0.0471 0.0032 0.0094
May 0.0469 0.0452 0.0457
June 0.0454 0.0445 0.0448
July 0.0448 0.0445 0.0447
August 0.0448 0.0448 0.0448