2026 TOP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

140.0249 LKR

YEARLY LOW

127.6782 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

133.9691 LKR

2026 TOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 140.0249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 127.6782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3467 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.5484 to the December average rate of 138.9864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 140.0249 was up 8.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 128.8098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 700,125 LKR

2025 Average 623,964 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 638,391 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,733.37 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

140.5327

127.3109

JanuMarcMayJuly

TOP 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 132.2226, compared to 139.2086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.2226

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.2086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 5.1330 LKR (High: 137.9001 / Low: 132.7671). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0614 LKR (High: 139.0071 / Low: 138.9457).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.1330

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0614

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4445 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 139.0829) against the same month in 2025 (average: 124.4973), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5856 (+11.72%).

2026 Avg (June) 139.0829

2025 Avg (June) 124.4973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	128.8641	127.6782	128.5484
February	129.4653	128.0962	128.4127
March	131.2932	128.2288	129.5444
April	132.7371	130.7458	131.3193
May	137.9001	132.7671	136.4278
June	140.0249	137.0713	139.0829
July	139.9127	138.9411	139.4309
August	139.0071	138.9457	138.9864