2026 LKR to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5132 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.4672 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4889 JMD

2026 LKR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.4672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5100 to the December average rate of 0.4716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5132 was down 4.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5354, 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 2,566 JMD

2025 Average 2,646 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 2,336 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.87 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5139

0.4674

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to JMD 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 0.4947, compared to 0.4714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0159 JMD (High: 0.4903 / Low: 0.4744). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JMD (High: 0.4716 / Low: 0.4716).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159

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 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.5100) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5302), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0202 (-3.81%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.5100

2025 Avg (January) 0.5302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5132	0.5062	0.5100
February	0.5070	0.5034	0.5051
March	0.5066	0.4997	0.5030
April	0.5017	0.4908	0.4993
May	0.4903	0.4744	0.4791
June	0.4773	0.4672	0.4715
July	0.4726	0.4682	0.4712
August	0.4716	0.4716	0.4716