2026 LKR to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0561 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.0512 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0536 MDL

2026 LKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.0512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0545 to the December average rate of 0.0521, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0561 was down 11.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0637, 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 280 MDL

2025 Average 288 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 256 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.30 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0560

0.0517

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to MDL 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 0.0540, compared to 0.0522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0540

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0020 MDL (High: 0.0558 / Low: 0.0538). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MDL (High: 0.0521 / Low: 0.0521).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0556) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0610), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-8.85%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0556

2025 Avg (March) 0.0610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0553	0.0538	0.0545
February	0.0555	0.0541	0.0548
March	0.0561	0.0552	0.0556
April	0.0558	0.0538	0.0546
May	0.0536	0.0519	0.0525
June	0.0527	0.0512	0.0521
July	0.0527	0.0520	0.0523
August	0.0521	0.0521	0.0521