2026 UYU to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.3934 LKR

YEARLY LOW

7.6553 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.1148 LKR

2026 UYU to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UYU to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 8.3934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 7.6553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7382 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0323 to the December average rate of 8.3298, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.3934 was up 5.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.9226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,967 LKR

2025 Average 36,626 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 38,276 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,690.77 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.4043

7.7354

JanuMarcMayJuly

UYU 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 8.0399, compared to 8.3392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0399

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.4149 LKR (High: 8.0702 / Low: 7.6553). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 LKR (High: 8.3443 / Low: 8.3192).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4149

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2271 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 8.3176) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.3106), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0070 (+13.78%).

2026 Avg (June) 8.3176

2025 Avg (June) 7.3106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.2665	7.9078	8.0323
February	8.0688	7.9499	8.0183
March	8.0702	7.6553	7.7912
April	8.0828	7.7622	7.8844
May	8.2864	8.0139	8.1959
June	8.3934	8.2175	8.3176
July	8.3869	8.3124	8.3485
August	8.3443	8.3192	8.3298