2026 SLL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0161 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0147 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0154 LKR

2026 SLL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SLL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0148 to the December average rate of 0.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0161 was up 8.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80 LKR

2025 Average 72 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 73 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.09 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0161

0.0146

JanuMarcMayJuly

SLL 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 LKR (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0152). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0160).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.0160) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+11.72%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.0160

2025 Avg (June) 0.0143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0148	0.0147	0.0148
February	0.0149	0.0147	0.0147
March	0.0151	0.0147	0.0149
April	0.0152	0.0150	0.0151
May	0.0158	0.0152	0.0157
June	0.0161	0.0157	0.0160
July	0.0161	0.0160	0.0160
August	0.0160	0.0160	0.0160