2026 SCR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.5050 LKR

YEARLY LOW

20.3832 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.3174 LKR

2026 SCR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 25.5050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 20.3832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1218 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0151 to the December average rate of 24.7316, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 25.5050 was up 10.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 23.0226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127,525 LKR

2025 Average 105,175 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 101,916 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,608.85 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

25.0033

21.7435

JanuMarcMayJuly

SCR 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 22.8620, compared to 24.6834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8620

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.6834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 3.0549 LKR (High: 23.5515 / Low: 20.4965). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5886 LKR (High: 24.9791 / Low: 24.3905).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.0549

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5886

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 0.3405 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 24.4928) against the same month in 2025 (average: 20.8372), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6556 (+17.54%).

2026 Avg (June) 24.4928

2025 Avg (June) 20.8372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.2142	20.5521	22.0151
February	23.5515	20.4965	22.3931
March	23.2514	20.3832	22.0526
April	23.2607	20.7517	22.1583
May	24.3296	23.2614	24.0603
June	25.5050	23.8493	24.4928
July	25.1946	23.0656	24.6351
August	24.9791	24.3905	24.7316