2026 MDL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.5342 LKR

YEARLY LOW

17.8403 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.6784 LKR

2026 MDL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 19.5342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 17.8403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6940 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3406 to the December average rate of 19.1812, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.5342 was up 4.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.6503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,671 LKR

2025 Average 87,036 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 89,201 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,469.90 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.3349

17.8587

JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL 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 18.5224, compared to 19.1464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5224

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.6809 LKR (High: 18.5994 / Low: 17.9186). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 19.1812 / Low: 19.1812).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6809

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2570 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 19.2119) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.5484), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6635 (+9.48%).

2026 Avg (June) 19.2119

2025 Avg (June) 17.5484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.5791	18.0685	18.3406
February	18.4851	18.0148	18.2387
March	18.1163	17.8403	17.9817
April	18.5994	17.9186	18.3171
May	19.2561	18.6399	19.0446
June	19.5342	18.9616	19.2119
July	19.2330	18.9850	19.1117
August	19.1812	19.1812	19.1812