2026 VUV to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8247 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.5343 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6956 LKR

2026 VUV to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the VUV to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 2.8247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.5343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2904 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5493 to the December average rate of 2.8076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.8247 was up 10.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,123 LKR

2025 Average 12,569 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 12,671 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,451.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.8385

2.5230

JanuMarcMayJuly

VUV 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 2.6575, compared to 2.8099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6575

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.1035 LKR (High: 2.7811 / Low: 2.6776). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 LKR (High: 2.8101 / Low: 2.8064).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1035

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 2.8122) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.5295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2827 (+11.18%).

2026 Avg (July) 2.8122

2025 Avg (July) 2.5295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5579	2.5343	2.5493
February	2.5798	2.5502	2.5727
March	2.6478	2.5730	2.6182
April	2.6770	2.6368	2.6484
May	2.7811	2.6776	2.7514
June	2.8239	2.7644	2.8049
July	2.8247	2.8026	2.8122
August	2.8101	2.8064	2.8076