2026 KWD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1090.9551 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1003.9473 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1046.1172 LKR

2026 KWD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 1090.9551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1003.9473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.0078 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1007.5478 to the December average rate of 1083.7907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1090.9551 was up 7.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 1010.5962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,454,775 LKR

2025 Average 4,902,186 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 5,019,736 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 435,039.01 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1091.5475

999.9114

JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD 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 1033.6207, compared to 1083.6068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.9861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1033.6207

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1083.6068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 32.9207 LKR (High: 1072.5326 / Low: 1039.6119). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9842 LKR (High: 1085.4919 / Low: 1082.5076).

May Spread (Volatile) ±32.9207

August Spread (Stable) ±2.9842

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4883 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1083.9111) against the same month in 2025 (average: 979.3458), the exchange rate shifted by +104.5654 (+10.68%).

2026 Avg (June) 1083.9111

2025 Avg (June) 979.3458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1010.9825	1003.9473	1007.5478
February	1013.7841	1004.1279	1008.0171
March	1026.3892	1006.3414	1015.4074
April	1037.8278	1016.0852	1024.3283
May	1072.5326	1039.6119	1062.5124
June	1090.9551	1065.9214	1083.9111
July	1087.7666	1076.3911	1083.4228
August	1085.4919	1082.5076	1083.7907