2026 LKR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.2116 SLL

YEARLY LOW

62.1970 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

65.0895 SLL

2026 LKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 68.2116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 62.1970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0145 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.7500 to the December average rate of 62.6619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 68.2116 was down 4.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 71.5512, 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 341,058 SLL

2025 Average 348,695 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 310,985 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,072.72 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

68.3577

61.9263

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to SLL 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 65.9319, compared to 62.5621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.9319

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.5621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 2.4417 SLL (High: 65.5971 / Low: 63.1554). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 SLL (High: 62.6801 / Low: 62.6527).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4417

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

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 2.4746 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 67.7500) against the same month in 2025 (average: 70.8313), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0812 (-4.35%).

2026 Avg (January) 67.7500

2025 Avg (January) 70.8313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	68.2116	67.5838	67.7500
February	67.9890	67.2700	67.8217
March	67.9187	66.3335	67.2314
April	66.6112	65.6119	66.3215
May	65.5971	63.1554	63.8469
June	63.5372	62.1970	62.6201
July	62.6822	62.2469	62.4622
August	62.6801	62.6527	62.6619