2026 TMT to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

317.4152 LKR

YEARLY LOW

90.9232 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

199.3306 LKR

2026 TMT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TMT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 317.4152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 90.9232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 226.4920 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.5136 to the December average rate of 95.3544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -69.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 317.4152 was up 2.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 310.1431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,587,076 LKR

2025 Average 1,503,693 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 454,616 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,132,460.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

333.7299

71.9128

JanuMarcMayJuly

TMT 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 233.9201, compared to 95.5622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 138.3579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 233.9201

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.5622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 226.4920 LKR (High: 317.4152 / Low: 90.9232). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 95.3544 / Low: 95.3544).

April Spread (Volatile) ±226.4920

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 189.8808 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -189.8808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 283.6117) against the same month in 2025 (average: 298.2630), the exchange rate shifted by -14.6512 (-4.91%).

2026 Avg (April) 283.6117

2025 Avg (April) 298.2630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	310.2739	307.4186	309.5136
February	311.7214	308.4250	309.1869
March	316.1225	308.7441	311.9118
April	317.4152	90.9232	283.6117
May	94.5955	91.2044	93.7309
June	96.2591	94.2957	95.5654
July	96.1218	95.3096	95.7699
August	95.3544	95.3544	95.3544