2026 NPR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2383 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.0720 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1540 LKR

2026 NPR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 2.2383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 2.0720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1662 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1315 to the December average rate of 2.2011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2383 was up 1.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.2144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,191 LKR

2025 Average 10,793 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,360 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 831.21 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.2188

2.0922

JanuMarcMayJuly

NPR 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 2.1400, compared to 2.1962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1400

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0661 LKR (High: 2.1550 / Low: 2.0889). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 LKR (High: 2.2015 / Low: 2.2009).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0661

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2.2083) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.1818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0265 (+1.21%).

2026 Avg (June) 2.2083

2025 Avg (June) 2.1818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1550	2.0889	2.1315
February	2.1412	2.1048	2.1301
March	2.1242	2.0720	2.1027
April	2.1339	2.1050	2.1188
May	2.1683	2.1058	2.1485
June	2.2383	2.1722	2.2083
July	2.2205	2.1759	2.1913
August	2.2015	2.2009	2.2011