2026 SBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.9887 LKR

YEARLY LOW

37.8426 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.0114 LKR

2026 SBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 41.9887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 37.8426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1461 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.1199 to the December average rate of 41.4169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 41.9887 was up 10.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 38.1316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 209,943 LKR

2025 Average 181,012 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 189,213 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,730.44 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

41.9469

37.7720

JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 39.5129, compared to 41.5069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.5129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.5069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 1.5036 LKR (High: 41.2533 / Low: 39.7497). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 41.4169 / Low: 41.4169).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5036

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 0.1801 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 41.5990) against the same month in 2025 (average: 35.9152), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6839 (+15.83%).

2026 Avg (June) 41.5990

2025 Avg (June) 35.9152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.4148	37.8426	38.1199
February	38.7154	38.2815	38.4065
March	39.3088	38.3763	38.7602
April	39.7569	39.1056	39.3118
May	41.2533	39.7497	40.8798
June	41.9887	41.0876	41.5990
July	41.7890	41.3216	41.5970
August	41.4169	41.4169	41.4169