2026 MMK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1606 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1464 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1536 LKR

2026 MMK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MMK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.1606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.1464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0142 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1474 to the December average rate of 0.1596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1606 was up 8.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1477, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 803 LKR

2025 Average 717 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 732 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.82 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1611

0.1460

JanuMarcMayJuly

MMK 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 0.1516, compared to 0.1597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0059 LKR (High: 0.1581 / Low: 0.1522). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 LKR (High: 0.1600 / Low: 0.1594).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.1595) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+11.62%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.1595

2025 Avg (June) 0.1429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1478	0.1464	0.1474
February	0.1484	0.1469	0.1472
March	0.1505	0.1470	0.1485
April	0.1522	0.1499	0.1506
May	0.1581	0.1522	0.1564
June	0.1606	0.1572	0.1595
July	0.1604	0.1593	0.1599
August	0.1600	0.1594	0.1596