2026 MUR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.1338 LKR

YEARLY LOW

6.5046 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.8874 LKR

2026 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 7.1338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 6.5046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6292 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7128 to the December average rate of 7.1211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7.1338 was up 4.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.8185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,669 LKR

2025 Average 32,850 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 32,523 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,146.08 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.1656

6.6325

JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR 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 6.8110, compared to 7.1165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8110

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2912 LKR (High: 6.7958 / Low: 6.5046). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 7.1211 / Low: 7.1211).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2912

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0374 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 7.1119) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.6298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4821 (+7.27%).

2026 Avg (July) 7.1119

2025 Avg (July) 6.6298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.8639	6.6198	6.7128
February	6.8616	6.6485	6.7144
March	6.7958	6.5046	6.6769
April	6.8571	6.6980	6.7826
May	7.0182	6.7972	6.9402
June	7.1211	6.9591	7.0394
July	7.1338	7.0573	7.1119
August	7.1211	7.1211	7.1211