2026 LKR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8621 SOS

YEARLY LOW

1.6908 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7720 SOS

2026 LKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1.8621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 1.6908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1712 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8441 to the December average rate of 1.7023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8621 was down 5.66% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9737, 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 9,310 SOS

2025 Average 9,502 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 8,454 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 856.15 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8595

1.6872

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to SOS 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 1.7954, compared to 1.7019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7954

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0650 SOS (High: 1.7862 / Low: 1.7212). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SOS (High: 1.7023 / Low: 1.7022).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0650

August 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 0.0683 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0683

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.8441) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.9308), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0867 (-4.49%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.8441

2025 Avg (January) 1.9308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8621	1.8279	1.8441
February	1.8482	1.8433	1.8451
March	1.8461	1.8121	1.8300
April	1.8154	1.7885	1.8075
May	1.7862	1.7212	1.7392
June	1.7317	1.6944	1.7066
July	1.7066	1.6908	1.7016
August	1.7023	1.7022	1.7023