2026 SGD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

262.0022 LKR

YEARLY LOW

239.8864 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

251.9160 LKR

2026 SGD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SGD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 262.0022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 239.8864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.1158 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 241.7023 to the December average rate of 261.2002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 262.0022 was up 8.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 241.4193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,310,011 LKR

2025 Average 1,151,272 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,199,432 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,578.96 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

263.1500

239.7526

JanuMarcMayJuly

SGD 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 249.0298, compared to 260.5743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.5445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 249.0298

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 260.5743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 9.0739 LKR (High: 259.9735 / Low: 250.8997). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2377 LKR (High: 261.9232 / Low: 260.6854).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.0739

August Spread (Stable) ±1.2377

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 0.5068 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 259.8570) against the same month in 2025 (average: 233.6424), the exchange rate shifted by +26.2146 (+11.22%).

2026 Avg (June) 259.8570

2025 Avg (June) 233.6424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	245.3662	239.8864	241.7023
February	245.1723	242.3428	244.0644
March	245.8367	240.9476	243.5576
April	250.3140	244.4841	247.6896
May	259.9735	250.8997	257.3081
June	262.0022	258.0627	259.8570
July	260.7632	258.9726	259.9484
August	261.9232	260.6854	261.2002