YEARLY HIGH
479.9178 LKR
YEARLY LOW
436.9407 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
459.2327 LKR

2026 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 479.9178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 436.9407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.9771 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 445.0026 to the December average rate of 473.8295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 479.9178 was up 7.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 448.0301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,399,589 LKR
2025 Average 2,087,998 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,184,704 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214,885.33 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

476.9668
439.3195
JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR 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: JanтАУJun) was 455.0094, compared to 471.9023 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 16.8929 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 455.0094
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 471.9023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 26.8193 LKR (High: 479.9178 / Low: 453.0984). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5495 LKR (High: 475.1397 / Low: 472.5902).

June Spread (Volatile) ┬▒26.8193
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒2.5495

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 5.9577 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 471.9042) against the same month in 2025 (average: 421.3696), the exchange rate shifted by +50.5346 (+11.99%).

2026 Avg (June) 471.9042
2025 Avg (June) 421.3696

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Month High Low Average
January 454.9982 441.1132 445.0026
February 452.9669 446.0447 448.4145
March 447.9491 436.9407 442.4568
April 458.2450 443.3100 452.8442
May 473.6659 459.5421 469.4345
June 479.9178 453.0984 471.9042
July 471.7654 467.9704 469.9752
August 475.1397 472.5902 473.8295