2026 LKR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0122 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0111 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0118 SAR

2026 LKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.0111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0121 to the December average rate of 0.0112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0122 was down 4.85% 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 61 SAR

2025 Average 62 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 56 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.27 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0122

0.0111

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LKR to SAR 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 0.0118, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0113). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0121).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 (January 2026: 0.0121) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0127), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-4.41%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0121

2025 Avg (January) 0.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0122	0.0121	0.0121
February	0.0122	0.0121	0.0121
March	0.0122	0.0119	0.0120
April	0.0119	0.0117	0.0119
May	0.0117	0.0113	0.0114
June	0.0114	0.0111	0.0112