YEARLY HIGH
38.5479 LKR
YEARLY LOW
35.3135 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.8877 LKR

2026 SVC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SVC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 38.5479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 35.3135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2344 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.3817 to the December average rate of 38.3683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 38.5479 was up 8.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 35.4286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192,740 LKR
2025 Average 171,886 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 176,567 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,172.10 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

38.6728
35.0539
JanuMarcMayJuly

SVC 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 36.3937, compared to 38.3698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.3937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.3698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 1.4255 LKR (High: 37.9497 / Low: 36.5243). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 LKR (High: 38.3709 / Low: 38.3664).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4255
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 38.2689) against the same month in 2025 (average: 34.2625), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0064 (+11.69%).

2026 Avg (June) 38.2689
2025 Avg (June) 34.2625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.4409 35.3135 35.3817
February 35.3901 35.3141 35.3555
March 36.0527 35.3387 35.6652
April 36.5128 36.0231 36.1445
May 37.9497 36.5243 37.5461
June 38.5479 37.7136 38.2689
July 38.4366 38.2699 38.3712
August 38.3709 38.3664 38.3683