2026 LYD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.2707 LKR

YEARLY LOW

48.5775 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.4000 LKR

2026 LYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 57.2707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 48.5775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6932 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.4455 to the December average rate of 52.4691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 57.2707 was down 6.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 61.5732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 286,353 LKR

2025 Average 284,608 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 242,887 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,466.06 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

54.9964

48.3858

JanuMarcMayJuly

LYD 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 51.0529, compared to 52.4412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.0529

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.4412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 8.5891 LKR (High: 57.2707 / Low: 48.6816). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 52.4691 / Low: 52.4691).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.5891

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.4757 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 54.4455) against the same month in 2025 (average: 60.0455), the exchange rate shifted by -5.6000 (-9.33%).

2026 Avg (January) 54.4455

2025 Avg (January) 60.0455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	57.2707	48.6816	54.4455
February	49.2838	48.8307	48.9698
March	49.4177	48.5775	48.9367
April	50.3267	49.3375	49.7785
May	52.2824	50.3419	51.7254
June	52.9877	51.9730	52.4616
July	52.6388	52.2036	52.4133
August	52.4691	52.4691	52.4691