2026 LKR to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.2941 SYP

YEARLY LOW

38.5648 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.3501 SYP

2026 LKR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 42.2941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 38.5648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7293 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.0080 to the December average rate of 38.7873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 42.2941 was down 4.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 44.3648, 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 211,471 SYP

2025 Average 216,206 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 192,824 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,646.39 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

42.3847

38.3970

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to SYP 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 40.8807, compared to 38.7583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.8807

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 1.5140 SYP (High: 40.6730 / Low: 39.1591). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1446 SYP (High: 38.8474 / Low: 38.7028).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5140

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1446

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 1.5344 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 42.0080) against the same month in 2025 (average: 43.9185), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9105 (-4.35%).

2026 Avg (January) 42.0080

2025 Avg (January) 43.9185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.2941	41.9049	42.0080
February	42.1561	41.7103	42.0524
March	42.1125	41.1296	41.6864
April	41.3018	40.6822	41.1222
May	40.6730	39.1591	39.5879
June	39.3958	38.5648	38.8272
July	38.8657	38.5958	38.7293
August	38.8474	38.7028	38.7873