2026 LKR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2393 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.2153 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2276 GMD

2026 LKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.2393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.2153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0241 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2374 to the December average rate of 0.2202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2393 was down 3.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2473, 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 1,197 GMD

2025 Average 1,200 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 1,076 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.33 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2394

0.2159

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to GMD 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 0.2303, compared to 0.2196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2303

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0087 GMD (High: 0.2284 / Low: 0.2197). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 GMD (High: 0.2211 / Low: 0.2197).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.2369) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2420), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-2.10%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.2369

2025 Avg (February) 0.2420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2393	0.2353	0.2374
February	0.2393	0.2342	0.2369
March	0.2375	0.2325	0.2354
April	0.2351	0.2284	0.2324
May	0.2284	0.2197	0.2217
June	0.2204	0.2153	0.2178
July	0.2212	0.2163	0.2190
August	0.2211	0.2197	0.2202