2026 BWP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.0667 LKR

YEARLY LOW

22.1710 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.8281 LKR

2026 BWP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 25.0667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 22.1710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8958 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.1752 to the December average rate of 24.5934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 25.0667 was up 6.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 23.5840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125,334 LKR

2025 Average 110,558 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 110,855 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,478.84 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

24.9563

22.8013

JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP 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 23.7006, compared to 24.5934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.7006

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.5934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.5544 LKR (High: 23.7253 / Low: 22.1710). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5288 LKR (High: 25.0667 / Low: 24.5380).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5544

June Spread (Stable) ±0.5288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4448 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 24.7767) against the same month in 2025 (average: 22.3865), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3902 (+10.68%).

2026 Avg (June) 24.7767

2025 Avg (June) 22.3865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.7253	22.1710	23.1752
February	23.6348	22.4090	23.4257
March	23.4962	22.8359	22.9809
April	23.6381	22.8577	23.4012
May	24.6620	23.8275	24.4437
June	25.0667	24.5380	24.7767
July	24.8339	23.5270	24.5934