2026 YER to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4206 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.2901 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3533 LKR

2026 YER to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 1.4206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.2901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1305 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2983 to the December average rate of 1.4051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4206 was up 9.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,103 LKR

2025 Average 6,196 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,451 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 652.55 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4240

1.2853

JanuMarcMayJuly

YER 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 1.3348, compared to 1.4088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3348

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0516 LKR (High: 1.3913 / Low: 1.3396). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LKR (High: 1.4062 / Low: 1.4045).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0516

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.4125) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2469), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1656 (+13.28%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.4125

2025 Avg (July) 1.2469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3012	1.2901	1.2983
February	1.3080	1.2935	1.2969
March	1.3249	1.2943	1.3074
April	1.3393	1.3191	1.3260
May	1.3913	1.3396	1.3765
June	1.4130	1.3832	1.4035
July	1.4206	1.4038	1.4125
August	1.4062	1.4045	1.4051