2026 LKR to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4826 NPR

YEARLY LOW

0.4468 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4644 NPR

2026 LKR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.4826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.4468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0358 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4692 to the December average rate of 0.4544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4826 was up 1.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4738, 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 2,413 NPR

2025 Average 2,317 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 2,234 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.23 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4779

0.4506

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to NPR 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 0.4674, compared to 0.4554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0147 NPR (High: 0.4787 / Low: 0.4640). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 NPR (High: 0.4544 / Low: 0.4544).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.4756) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4680), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+1.62%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.4756

2025 Avg (March) 0.4680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4787	0.4640	0.4692
February	0.4751	0.4670	0.4695
March	0.4826	0.4708	0.4756
April	0.4750	0.4686	0.4720
May	0.4749	0.4612	0.4655
June	0.4604	0.4468	0.4529
July	0.4596	0.4503	0.4564
August	0.4544	0.4544	0.4544