2026 LKR to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4267.8950 IRR

YEARLY LOW

135.0116 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

3112.2035 IRR

2026 LKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 4267.8950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 135.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4132.8834 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.9629 to the December average rate of 4102.1339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2917.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4267.8950 was up 2861.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 144.1100, 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 21,339,475 IRR

2025 Average 700,305 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 675,058 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,664,417.21 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4571.4802

-267.2659

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to IRR 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 2785.0282, compared to 4093.7294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1308.7012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2785.0282

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4093.7294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 4131.5815 IRR (High: 4267.8950 / Low: 136.3135). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2705 IRR (High: 136.9013 / Low: 135.6308).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4131.5815

January Spread (Stable) ±1.2705

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 89.0516 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -89.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 4089.0401) against the same month in 2025 (average: 142.4021), the exchange rate shifted by +3946.6380 (+2771.47%).

2026 Avg (March) 4089.0401

2025 Avg (March) 142.4021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	136.9013	135.6308	135.9629
February	136.4546	135.0116	136.1189
March	4267.8950	136.3135	4089.0401
April	4190.4573	4116.0945	4168.2513
May	4110.4723	4026.7404	4079.1997
June	4140.4390	4078.4089	4101.5962
July	4111.0972	3934.5542	4085.3249
August	4108.6032	4093.6379	4102.1339