2026 PHP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.5404 LKR

YEARLY LOW

5.1838 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

5.3296 LKR

2026 PHP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PHP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 5.5404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 5.1838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3566 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2333 to the December average rate of 5.4491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.5404 was up 2.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.4237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,385,107 LKR

2025 Average 1,308,058 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,295,961 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,146.43 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.4978

5.2093

JanuMarcMayJuly

PHP 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 5.3097, compared to 5.4491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3097

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1986 LKR (High: 5.5404 / Low: 5.3418). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 LKR (High: 5.4651 / Low: 5.4348).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1986

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0777 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 5.4737) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.3197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1540 (+2.90%).

2026 Avg (June) 5.4737

2025 Avg (June) 5.3197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.2724	5.2015	5.2333
February	5.3688	5.2411	5.3153
March	5.3485	5.1838	5.2376
April	5.3290	5.1844	5.2541
May	5.4031	5.2170	5.3443
June	5.5404	5.3418	5.4737
July	5.4651	5.4348	5.4491

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