2026 XCD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

124.7512 LKR

YEARLY LOW

113.7513 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

119.3581 LKR

2026 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 124.7512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 113.7513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9999 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.5265 to the December average rate of 123.8438, 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 124.7512 was up 8.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 114.7594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 623,756 LKR

2025 Average 556,434 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 568,756 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,999.59 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

125.2035

113.4240

JanuMarcMayJuly

XCD 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 117.7999, compared to 124.0328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.7999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 124.0328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 4.5731 LKR (High: 122.8582 / Low: 118.2851). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 123.8438 / Low: 123.8438).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.5731

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 0.3781 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 123.9119) against the same month in 2025 (average: 110.9173), the exchange rate shifted by +12.9946 (+11.72%).

2026 Avg (June) 123.9119

2025 Avg (June) 110.9173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	114.8078	113.7513	114.5265
February	115.3434	114.1237	114.4056
March	116.9719	114.2418	115.4139
April	118.2583	116.4843	116.9952
May	122.8582	118.2851	121.5464
June	124.7512	122.1198	123.9119
July	124.6513	123.7856	124.2219
August	123.8438	123.8438	123.8438