2026 AWG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

187.2385 LKR

YEARLY LOW

170.6459 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

179.1712 LKR

2026 AWG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AWG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 187.2385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 170.6459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5927 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.9281 to the December average rate of 186.1428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 187.2385 was up 8.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 172.3017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 936,193 LKR

2025 Average 834,745 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 853,229 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,963.26 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

187.8993

170.2439

JanuMarcMayJuly

AWG 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 176.7998, compared to 186.2854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.7998

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.2854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 6.8661 LKR (High: 184.4613 / Low: 177.5952). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5112 LKR (High: 186.4523 / Low: 185.9411).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.8661

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5112

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 0.2853 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 185.9090) against the same month in 2025 (average: 166.4429), the exchange rate shifted by +19.4660 (+11.70%).

2026 Avg (June) 185.9090

2025 Avg (June) 166.4429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	173.7502	170.6459	171.9281
February	172.9383	171.1390	171.7152
March	175.6236	171.8662	173.1966
April	177.3088	174.8528	175.5996
May	184.4613	177.5952	182.4504
June	187.2385	183.3527	185.9090
July	186.9808	185.7248	186.4280
August	186.4523	185.9411	186.1428