2026 LKR to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3019 INR

YEARLY LOW

0.2829 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2926 INR

2026 LKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.3019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.2829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2933 to the December average rate of 0.2851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3019 was up 1.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2964, 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 1,509 INR

2025 Average 1,449 INR

Yearly Trough Low 1,415 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.89 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2994

0.2839

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LKR to INR 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 0.2926, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2926

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0094 INR (High: 0.3012 / Low: 0.2917). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 INR (High: 0.2950 / Low: 0.2918).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.2981) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+1.85%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.2981

2025 Avg (March) 0.2926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2981	0.2896	0.2933
February	0.2950	0.2918	0.2935
March	0.3019	0.2950	0.2981
April	0.3012	0.2917	0.2953
May	0.2969	0.2879	0.2903
June	0.2876	0.2829	0.2851