2026 LKR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0264 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0238 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0250 SBD

2026 LKR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.0238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0262 to the December average rate of 0.0241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0264 was down 8.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0288, 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 132 SBD

2025 Average 138 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 119 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.05 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0265

0.0238

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to SBD 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 0.0253, compared to 0.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0253

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 SBD (High: 0.0252 / Low: 0.0242). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0241).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0262) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0285), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-7.92%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0262

2025 Avg (January) 0.0285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0264	0.0260	0.0262
February	0.0261	0.0258	0.0260
March	0.0261	0.0254	0.0258
April	0.0256	0.0252	0.0254
May	0.0252	0.0242	0.0245
June	0.0243	0.0238	0.0240
July	0.0242	0.0239	0.0240
August	0.0241	0.0241	0.0241