YEARLY HIGH
91.7995 LKR
YEARLY LOW
83.7083 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.3595 LKR

2026 AED to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AED to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 91.7995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 83.7083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0913 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.2772 to the December average rate of 91.4112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 91.7995 was up 8.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 84.4501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 458,998 LKR
2025 Average 409,416 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 418,541 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,456.37 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

92.1336
83.4655
JanuMarcMayJuly

AED 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 86.6842, compared to 91.4112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.6842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.4112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 3.3549 LKR (High: 90.3995 / Low: 87.0446). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6370 LKR (High: 91.7294 / Low: 91.0924).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.3549
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6370

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0893 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 91.1826) against the same month in 2025 (average: 81.6207), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5618 (+11.71%).

2026 Avg (June) 91.1826
2025 Avg (June) 81.6207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.4857 83.7083 84.2772
February 84.8776 83.9823 84.1879
March 86.0783 84.0669 84.9293
April 87.0249 85.7042 86.0922
May 90.3995 87.0446 89.4361
June 91.7995 89.8634 91.1826
July 91.7294 91.0924 91.4112