2026 XDR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

479.9178 LKR

YEARLY LOW

436.9407 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

459.1689 LKR

2026 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 479.9178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 436.9407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.9771 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 445.0026 to the December average rate of 473.3190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 479.9178 was up 7.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 448.0301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,399,589 LKR

2025 Average 2,087,998 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 2,184,704 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 214,885.33 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

476.4052

439.3706

JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR 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 455.0094, compared to 471.6471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.6377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 455.0094

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 471.6471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 26.8193 LKR (High: 479.9178 / Low: 453.0984). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5539 LKR (High: 474.1441 / Low: 472.5902).

June Spread (Volatile) ±26.8193

August Spread (Stable) ±1.5539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.9577 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 471.9042) against the same month in 2025 (average: 421.3696), the exchange rate shifted by +50.5346 (+11.99%).

2026 Avg (June) 471.9042

2025 Avg (June) 421.3696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	454.9982	441.1132	445.0026
February	452.9669	446.0447	448.4145
March	447.9491	436.9407	442.4568
April	458.2450	443.3100	452.8442
May	473.6659	459.5421	469.4345
June	479.9178	453.0984	471.9042
July	471.7654	467.9704	469.9752
August	474.1441	472.5902	473.3190