YEARLY HIGH
0.0545 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0483 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0509 LSL

2026 LKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.0545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.0483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0527 to the December average rate of 0.0492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0545 was down 17.90% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0664, 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 273 LSL
2025 Average 297 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 241 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.24 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0541
0.0484
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to LSL 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 0.0515, compared to 0.0491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0031 LSL (High: 0.0545 / Low: 0.0515). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LSL (High: 0.0493 / Low: 0.0491).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0536) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0617), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-13.10%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0536
2025 Avg (March) 0.0617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0535 0.0510 0.0527
February 0.0523 0.0513 0.0518
March 0.0545 0.0515 0.0536
April 0.0539 0.0517 0.0524
May 0.0521 0.0492 0.0498
June 0.0497 0.0483 0.0489
July 0.0500 0.0484 0.0490
August 0.0493 0.0491 0.0492