YEARLY HIGH
7.4970 CDF
YEARLY LOW
6.7283 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0884 CDF

2026 LKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 7.4970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 6.7283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7687 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3015 to the December average rate of 6.8215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7.4970 was down 23.66% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.8209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,485 CDF
2025 Average 45,367 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 33,641 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,843.74 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.3726
6.7714
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to CDF 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 7.1737, compared to 6.8325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.5989 CDF (High: 7.4681 / Low: 6.8692). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CDF (High: 6.8215 / Low: 6.8215).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5989
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3641 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 7.3015) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.6367), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3352 (-24.23%).

2026 Avg (January) 7.3015
2025 Avg (January) 9.6367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4970 6.9533 7.3015
February 7.4681 6.8692 7.2905
March 7.4297 6.9701 7.2886
April 7.3636 7.2720 7.3225
May 7.2575 6.8347 6.9584
June 6.9564 6.7398 6.8808
July 6.8884 6.7283 6.8436
August 6.8215 6.8215 6.8215