2026 AFN to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 AFN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the AFN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 5.3897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 4.6733.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7164 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7239 to the December average rate of 5.0831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.3897 was up 13.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.7350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
AFN to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.9947, compared to 5.1124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1177 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.3394 LKR (High: 5.1455 / Low: 4.8062). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0358 LKR (High: 5.1069 / Low: 5.0711).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1508 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 5.2925) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.2665), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0260 (+24.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7615 | 4.6733 | 4.7239 |
| February | 4.9872 | 4.6869 | 4.8327 |
| March | 5.0197 | 4.8726 | 4.9454 |
| April | 5.1455 | 4.8062 | 4.9575 |
| May | 5.3125 | 5.0342 | 5.2160 |
| June | 5.3897 | 5.2014 | 5.2925 |
| July | 5.3004 | 5.0334 | 5.1418 |
| August | 5.1069 | 5.0711 | 5.0831 |