2026 USD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

337.1464 LKR

YEARLY LOW

307.4186 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

322.5714 LKR

2026 USD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the USD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 337.1464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 307.4186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.7278 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.5136 to the December average rate of 334.6940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 337.1464 was up 8.71% 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 USD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,685,732 LKR

2025 Average 1,503,693 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,537,093 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,639.14 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

338.3688

306.5340

JanuMarcMayJuly

USD 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 318.3602, compared to 335.2050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.8448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 318.3602

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.2050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 12.3591 LKR (High: 332.0303 / Low: 319.6713). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 334.6940 / Low: 334.6940).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.3591

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 1.0219 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 334.8782) against the same month in 2025 (average: 299.7596), the exchange rate shifted by +35.1185 (+11.72%).

2026 Avg (June) 334.8782

2025 Avg (June) 299.7596

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	319.5991	314.8045	316.1853
May	332.0303	319.6713	328.4851
June	337.1464	330.0348	334.8782
July	336.8763	334.5368	335.7159
August	334.6940	334.6940	334.6940