2026 RUB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.6840 LKR

YEARLY LOW

3.6198 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.2051 LKR

2026 RUB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 4.6840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 3.6198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0642 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9690 to the December average rate of 4.2226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.6840 was up 15.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.0625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,420 LKR

2025 Average 18,077 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 18,099 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,320.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.6577

3.8016

JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB 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 4.1830, compared to 4.2712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0882 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1830

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.4202 LKR (High: 4.6840 / Low: 4.2638). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 4.2226 / Low: 4.2226).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4202

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2138 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 4.5863) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.7205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8659 (+23.27%).

2026 Avg (May) 4.5863

2025 Avg (May) 3.7205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.1112	3.8265	3.9690
February	4.0784	3.9924	4.0274
March	3.9956	3.6198	3.8729
April	4.2758	3.9150	4.1088
May	4.6840	4.2638	4.5863
June	4.6751	4.2632	4.5336
July	4.3879	4.1963	4.3198
August	4.2226	4.2226	4.2226