2026 LKR to KMF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3850 KMF

YEARLY LOW

1.2576 KMF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3166 KMF

2026 LKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.3850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1.2576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1274 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3579 to the December average rate of 1.2765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3850 was down 15.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6346, 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 6,925 KMF

2025 Average 7,270 KMF

Yearly Trough Low 6,288 KMF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 636.76 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3748

1.2676

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to KMF 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 1.3284, compared to 1.2810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3284

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0414 KMF (High: 1.3726 / Low: 1.3312). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 KMF (High: 1.2773 / Low: 1.2760).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.3658) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5464), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1805 (-11.67%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.3658

2025 Avg (March) 1.5464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3726	1.3312	1.3579
February	1.3583	1.3313	1.3488
March	1.3850	1.3470	1.3658
April	1.3577	1.3165	1.3336
May	1.3154	1.2770	1.2869
June	1.2909	1.2576	1.2774
July	1.2920	1.2760	1.2855
August	1.2773	1.2760	1.2765