2026 LKR to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2352 AMD

YEARLY LOW

1.0901 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1649 AMD

2026 LKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1.2352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 1.0901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1451 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2276 to the December average rate of 1.0952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2352 was down 9.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,176 AMD

2025 Average 6,438 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 5,451 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 725.39 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2408

1.0820

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to AMD 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 1.1766, compared to 1.0952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1766

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0503 AMD (High: 1.1583 / Low: 1.1080). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AMD (High: 1.0953 / Low: 1.0952).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0503

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0622 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.2276) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3505), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1230 (-9.10%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.2276

2025 Avg (January) 1.3505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2352	1.2096	1.2276
February	1.2259	1.2168	1.2191
March	1.2182	1.1961	1.2082
April	1.1975	1.1566	1.1837
May	1.1583	1.1080	1.1215
June	1.1154	1.0901	1.0994
July	1.0953	1.0952	1.0952