YEARLY HIGH
0.0042 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0038 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0040 SGD

2026 LKR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.0038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0041 to the December average rate of 0.0038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0042 was down 10.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0047, 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 21 SGD
2025 Average 22 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 19 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.76 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0042
0.0038
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LKR to SGD 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 0.0040, 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 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0038). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SGD (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0041).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
February 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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0041) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-10.06%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0041
2025 Avg (January) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
February 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
March 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
April 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
May 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
June 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038