2026 LKR to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0491 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.0392 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0430 SCR

2026 LKR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.0392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0455 to the December average rate of 0.0404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0491 was down 4.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0515, 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 245 SCR

2025 Average 238 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 196 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.26 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0460

0.0399

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to SCR 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 0.0439, compared to 0.0405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0439

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0063 SCR (High: 0.0488 / Low: 0.0425). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SCR (High: 0.0410 / Low: 0.0400).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0454) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0485), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-6.43%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0454

2025 Avg (March) 0.0485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0487	0.0431	0.0455
February	0.0488	0.0425	0.0447
March	0.0491	0.0430	0.0454
April	0.0482	0.0430	0.0452
May	0.0430	0.0411	0.0416
June	0.0419	0.0392	0.0408
July	0.0434	0.0397	0.0406
August	0.0410	0.0400	0.0404