YEARLY HIGH
0.0112 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0100 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0106 PEN

2026 LKR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0108 to the December average rate of 0.0101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0112 was down 12.90% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0128, 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 56 PEN
2025 Average 59 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 50 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.72 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0111
0.0100
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to PEN 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 0.0107, compared to 0.0101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 PEN (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0103). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PEN (High: 0.0101 / Low: 0.0101).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0110) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-10.72%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0110
2025 Avg (March) 0.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
February 0.0109 0.0108 0.0109
March 0.0112 0.0109 0.0110
April 0.0110 0.0107 0.0109
May 0.0110 0.0103 0.0104
June 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
July 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
August 0.0101 0.0101 0.0101