2026 ANG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

188.3499 LKR

YEARLY LOW

171.7422 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

180.2506 LKR

2026 ANG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ANG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 188.3499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 171.7422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6077 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.9126 to the December average rate of 187.3249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 188.3499 was up 8.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 173.2643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 941,750 LKR

2025 Average 838,680 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 858,711 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,038.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

189.0329

171.2480

JanuMarcMayJuly

ANG 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 177.8548, compared to 187.4379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 177.8548

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.4379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 6.9045 LKR (High: 185.4918 / Low: 178.5873). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6985 LKR (High: 187.6784 / Low: 186.9799).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.9045

August Spread (Stable) ±0.6985

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 0.2258 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 187.0828) against the same month in 2025 (average: 167.4635), the exchange rate shifted by +19.6193 (+11.72%).

2026 Avg (June) 187.0828

2025 Avg (June) 167.4635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	173.3374	171.7422	172.9126
February	174.1460	172.3045	172.7301
March	176.6048	172.4827	174.2524
April	178.5470	175.8685	176.6399
May	185.4918	178.5873	183.5112
June	188.3499	184.3770	187.0828
July	188.1991	186.8921	187.5508
August	187.6784	186.9799	187.3249