YEARLY HIGH
0.1425 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.1367 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1403 TRY

2026 LKR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.1425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.1367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1397 to the December average rate of 0.1402, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1425 was up 2.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1389, 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 712 TRY
2025 Average 658 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 683 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.03 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1421
0.1379
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to TRY 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 0.1403, compared to 0.1402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0030 TRY (High: 0.1412 / Low: 0.1382). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 TRY (High: 0.1420 / Low: 0.1412).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1418) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0162 (+12.86%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1418
2025 Avg (March) 0.1256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1412 0.1387 0.1397
February 0.1423 0.1395 0.1414
March 0.1425 0.1407 0.1418
April 0.1420 0.1412 0.1416
May 0.1412 0.1382 0.1393
June 0.1393 0.1367 0.1383
July 0.1414 0.1389 0.1402