YEARLY HIGH
2.1259 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.9423 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0325 LKR

2026 JPY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 2.1259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1.9423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1836 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9750 to the December average rate of 2.1259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.1259 was up 0.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.1235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,062,959 LKR
2025 Average 1,005,611 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 971,140 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,819.09 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.1421
1.9481
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY 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 2.0113, compared to 2.0960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0857 LKR (High: 2.0279 / Low: 1.9423). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 2.1259 / Low: 2.1259).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0857
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 2.1259) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.0423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0836 (+4.09%).

2026 Avg (August) 2.1259
2025 Avg (August) 2.0423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0279 1.9423 1.9750
February 2.0254 1.9615 1.9938
March 1.9883 1.9481 1.9643
April 2.0005 1.9703 1.9851
May 2.0815 2.0373 2.0664
June 2.1060 2.0673 2.0828
July 2.0842 2.0472 2.0662
August 2.1259 2.1259 2.1259