2026 LKR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1537 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.1402 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1453 MUR

2026 LKR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.1537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.1402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1490 to the December average rate of 0.1404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1537 was down 5.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1621, 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 769 MUR

2025 Average 761 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 701 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.80 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1507

0.1395

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to MUR 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 0.1469, compared to 0.1405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1469

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0066 MUR (High: 0.1537 / Low: 0.1471). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MUR (High: 0.1404 / Low: 0.1404).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1498) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1540), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-2.70%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1498

2025 Avg (March) 0.1540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1511	0.1457	0.1490
February	0.1504	0.1457	0.1489
March	0.1537	0.1471	0.1498
April	0.1493	0.1458	0.1474
May	0.1471	0.1425	0.1441
June	0.1437	0.1404	0.1421
July	0.1417	0.1402	0.1406
August	0.1404	0.1404	0.1404