2026 LKR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.4052 GNF

YEARLY LOW

25.9847 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.2097 GNF

2026 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 28.4052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 25.9847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4205 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2724 to the December average rate of 26.1500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 28.4052 was down 3.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 29.5188, 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 142,026 GNF

2025 Average 144,102 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 129,924 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,102.50 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

28.5864

25.9010

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to GNF 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 27.5671, compared to 26.1374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.5671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 1.0346 GNF (High: 27.4501 / Low: 26.4155). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GNF (High: 26.1500 / Low: 26.1500).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0346

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 1.0442 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 28.3627) against the same month in 2025 (average: 29.1630), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8004 (-2.74%).

2026 Avg (February) 28.3627

2025 Avg (February) 29.1630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.3386	28.2027	28.2724
February	28.4052	28.2928	28.3627
March	28.3729	27.8011	28.1086
April	27.8903	27.4618	27.7606
May	27.4501	26.4155	26.7164
June	26.5787	25.9847	26.1820
July	26.1975	26.0879	26.1248
August	26.1500	26.1500	26.1500