YEARLY HIGH
11.5803 MNT
YEARLY LOW
10.5873 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0884 MNT

2026 LKR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 11.5803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 10.5873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9930 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5112 to the December average rate of 10.7427, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.5803 was down 4.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.0958, 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 57,902 MNT
2025 Average 57,914 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 52,937 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,965.01 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.6277
10.5647
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to MNT 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 11.2186, compared to 10.6980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.4156 MNT (High: 11.1661 / Low: 10.7504). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 MNT (High: 10.7458 / Low: 10.7412).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4156
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.4212 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 11.5112) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.4778), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0333 (+0.29%).

2026 Avg (January) 11.5112
2025 Avg (January) 11.4778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5803 11.4737 11.5112
February 11.5717 11.4205 11.5391
March 11.5597 11.2914 11.4442
April 11.3387 11.1686 11.2894
May 11.1661 10.7504 10.8682
June 10.8154 10.5873 10.6593
July 10.7462 10.6046 10.6532
August 10.7458 10.7412 10.7427