2026 MVR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.8749 LKR

YEARLY LOW

19.8976 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.8815 LKR

2026 MVR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MVR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 21.8749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 19.8976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9772 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0261 to the December average rate of 21.6490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 21.8749 was up 8.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.0914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109,374 LKR

2025 Average 97,660 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 99,488 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,886.13 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

21.8906

19.8530

JanuMarcMayJuly

MVR 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 20.6138, compared to 21.6849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6138

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.6849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.8694 LKR (High: 21.5534 / Low: 20.6840). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 21.6490 / Low: 21.6490).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8694

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0718 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 21.6804) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.4496), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2308 (+11.47%).

2026 Avg (June) 21.6804

2025 Avg (June) 19.4496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.0825	19.8976	20.0261
February	20.1631	19.9499	20.0228
March	20.4610	19.9834	20.1813
April	20.6793	20.3625	20.4577
May	21.5534	20.6840	21.3142
June	21.8749	21.4308	21.6804
July	21.7972	21.6389	21.7208
August	21.6490	21.6490	21.6490