2026 LKR to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7739 ARS

YEARLY LOW

4.2532 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.4465 ARS

2026 LKR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 4.7739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 4.2532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5206 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6823 to the December average rate of 4.4390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.7739 was down 2.66% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.9045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,869 ARS

2025 Average 20,643 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 21,266 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,603.22 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.7218

4.2476

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to ARS 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 4.4506, compared to 4.4340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4506

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2750 ARS (High: 4.6295 / Low: 4.3545). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 ARS (High: 4.4431 / Low: 4.4350).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2750

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1293 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.6823) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.5169), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1654 (+33.14%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.6823

2025 Avg (January) 3.5169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7739	4.5879	4.6823
February	4.6838	4.4367	4.5529
March	4.6295	4.3545	4.4802
April	4.4425	4.2935	4.3725
May	4.3565	4.2532	4.2871
June	4.4098	4.2612	4.3287
July	4.4750	4.3887	4.4290
August	4.4431	4.4350	4.4390