2026 ZAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.6774 LKR

YEARLY LOW

18.2272 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.6617 LKR

2026 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 20.6774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 18.2272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4502 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9943 to the December average rate of 20.4165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 20.6774 was up 10.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.7019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,033,869 LKR

2025 Average 842,224 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 911,360 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,508.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

প্রবণতার চিত্রায়ন

2026 সাল জুড়ে মাসিক গড় ওঠানামা।

20.5977

18.4240

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR 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 19.4125, compared to 20.4092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.4125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 1.2051 LKR (High: 20.3341 / Low: 19.1291). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4633 LKR (High: 19.4799 / Low: 19.0166).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2051

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4633

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7079 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 20.4165) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.0055), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4110 (+20.06%).

2026 Avg (August) 20.4165

2025 Avg (August) 17.0055

মাসিক বিশ্লেষণ

প্রতিটি ক্যালেন্ডার মাসের পরিসংখ্যানগত সারসংক্ষেপ।

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.6800	18.7050	18.9943
February	19.4799	19.0166	19.3130
March	19.2434	18.2272	18.6051
April	19.3723	18.5373	19.0961
May	20.3341	19.1291	20.0884
June	20.6423	19.8047	20.3781
July	20.6493	19.9675	20.4019
August	20.6774	20.2138	20.4165

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