2026 AUD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

239.8910 LKR

YEARLY LOW

206.6380 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

226.1990 LKR

2026 AUD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AUD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 239.8910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 206.6380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.2530 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 209.8483 to the December average rate of 234.6274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 239.8910 was up 15.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 207.9597, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,199,455 LKR

2025 Average 969,987 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,033,190 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,265.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

238.1503

207.2753

JanuMarcMayJuly

AUD 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 223.5231, compared to 234.2266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.7036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.5231

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 234.2266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 12.4472 LKR (High: 229.2095 / Low: 216.7623). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2539 LKR (High: 234.7544 / Low: 234.5005).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.4472

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2539

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 1.2113 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 235.0372) against the same month in 2025 (average: 194.8806), the exchange rate shifted by +40.1565 (+20.61%).

2026 Avg (June) 235.0372

2025 Avg (June) 194.8806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	218.0144	206.6380	209.8483
February	220.4309	214.0800	218.1741
March	221.5805	215.0785	218.6300
April	229.2095	216.7623	223.8716
May	237.3638	230.2273	235.5774
June	239.8910	231.4951	235.0372
July	235.8781	231.6299	233.8259
August	234.7544	234.5005	234.6274