2026 ARS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2351 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2095 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2251 LKR

2026 ARS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ARS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.2351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2136 to the December average rate of 0.2258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2351 was down 17.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2861, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,176 LKR

2025 Average 1,227 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,047 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.21 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2352

0.2116

JanuMarcMayJuly

ARS 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 0.2249, compared to 0.2258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2249

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0136 LKR (High: 0.2296 / Low: 0.2160). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 LKR (High: 0.2279 / Low: 0.2235).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.2333) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2606), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0273 (-10.49%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.2333

2025 Avg (May) 0.2606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2180	0.2095	0.2136
February	0.2254	0.2135	0.2197
March	0.2296	0.2160	0.2233
April	0.2329	0.2251	0.2287
May	0.2351	0.2295	0.2333
June	0.2347	0.2268	0.2310
July	0.2279	0.2235	0.2258