2026 HKD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.0360 LKR

YEARLY LOW

39.4369 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.2035 LKR

2026 HKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 43.0360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 39.4369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5991 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.6992 to the December average rate of 42.6975, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 43.0360 was up 7.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 39.8941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,075,899 LKR

2025 Average 964,426 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 985,922 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,977.34 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

43.1402

39.2310

JanuMarcMayJuly

HKD 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 40.6860, compared to 42.7560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0700 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6860

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.7560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 1.5795 LKR (High: 42.3796 / Low: 40.8002). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0578 LKR (High: 42.7359 / Low: 42.6781).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5795

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0578

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1424 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 42.7279) against the same month in 2025 (average: 38.1940), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5339 (+11.87%).

2026 Avg (June) 42.7279

2025 Avg (June) 38.1940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.8418	39.4369	39.6992
February	39.9119	39.4389	39.5568
March	40.3437	39.4663	39.8499
April	40.7860	40.1652	40.3592
May	42.3796	40.8002	41.9228
June	43.0360	42.1108	42.7279
July	42.9588	42.6531	42.8145
August	42.7359	42.6781	42.6975