2026 EGP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.8533 LKR

YEARLY LOW

5.7715 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.4073 LKR

2026 EGP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 6.8533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 5.7715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0817 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5540 to the December average rate of 6.6115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.8533 was up 4.91% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.5327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,266 LKR

2025 Average 30,566 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 28,858 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,408.72 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.7560

5.9018

JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP 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 6.3271, compared to 6.6481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3271

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.6853 LKR (High: 6.4678 / Low: 5.7825). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1326 LKR (High: 6.6089 / Low: 6.4763).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6853

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.5343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 6.6848) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.1107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5741 (+9.40%).

2026 Avg (July) 6.6848

2025 Avg (July) 6.1107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6089	6.4763	6.5540
February	6.6268	6.4289	6.5551
March	6.4678	5.7825	6.0208
April	6.1165	5.7715	5.9730
May	6.3583	5.9596	6.2625
June	6.8329	6.2973	6.5972
July	6.8533	6.5432	6.6848
August	6.6910	6.5425	6.6115