YEARLY HIGH
0.0118 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0108 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0113 QAR

2026 LKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0118 to the December average rate of 0.0109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0118 was down 5.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0124, 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 59 QAR
2025 Average 61 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 54 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.09 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0119
0.0108
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to QAR 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 0.0115, compared to 0.0109 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) 0.0115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0110). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0109).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0118) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0123), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-4.11%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0118
2025 Avg (February) 0.0123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0118 0.0117 0.0118
February 0.0118 0.0117 0.0118
March 0.0118 0.0116 0.0117
April 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115
May 0.0114 0.0110 0.0111
June 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
July 0.0109 0.0108 0.0109
August 0.0109 0.0109 0.0109