2026 LRD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8599 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.6457 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7664 LKR

2026 LRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 1.8599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 1.6457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2142 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7034 to the December average rate of 1.8569, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8599 was up 6.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.7507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,299 LKR

2025 Average 7,810 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,228 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,071.04 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8759

1.6484

JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD to LKR 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 1.7371, compared to 1.8542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7371

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0768 LKR (High: 1.8153 / Low: 1.7385). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 LKR (High: 1.8599 / Low: 1.8533).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0768

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 1.8569) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4984), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3585 (+23.93%).

2026 Avg (August) 1.8569

2025 Avg (August) 1.4984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7403	1.6688	1.7034
February	1.6958	1.6457	1.6673
March	1.7204	1.6828	1.7024
April	1.7387	1.7086	1.7186
May	1.8153	1.7385	1.7936
June	1.8512	1.8015	1.8375
July	1.8578	1.8433	1.8515
August	1.8599	1.8533	1.8569