2026 KPW to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3746 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.3416 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3585 LKR

2026 KPW to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KPW to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.3746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.3416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0330 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3439 to the December average rate of 0.3724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3746 was up 8.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,873 LKR

2025 Average 1,671 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,708 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3760

0.3406

JanuMarcMayJuly

KPW 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 0.3537, compared to 0.3727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0137 LKR (High: 0.3689 / Low: 0.3552). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 LKR (High: 0.3733 / Low: 0.3719).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.3721) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3331), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0390 (+11.72%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.3721

2025 Avg (June) 0.3331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3447	0.3416	0.3439
February	0.3464	0.3427	0.3435
March	0.3512	0.3430	0.3466
April	0.3551	0.3498	0.3513
May	0.3689	0.3552	0.3650
June	0.3746	0.3667	0.3721
July	0.3743	0.3717	0.3730
August	0.3733	0.3719	0.3724