2026 LKR to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0503 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.0457 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0479 MVR

2026 LKR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.0457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0499 to the December average rate of 0.0462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0503 was down 4.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0525, 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 251 MVR

2025 Average 256 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 229 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.71 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0503

0.0456

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to MVR 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 0.0486, compared to 0.0461 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) 0.0486

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0020 MVR (High: 0.0483 / Low: 0.0464). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MVR (High: 0.0462 / Low: 0.0462).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0499) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-4.04%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0499

2025 Avg (January) 0.0520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0503	0.0498	0.0499
February	0.0501	0.0496	0.0499
March	0.0500	0.0489	0.0496
April	0.0491	0.0484	0.0489
May	0.0483	0.0464	0.0469
June	0.0467	0.0457	0.0461
July	0.0462	0.0459	0.0460
August	0.0462	0.0462	0.0462