YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0053 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0056 AWG

2026 LKR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.0053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0058 to the December average rate of 0.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0059 was down 4.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0061, 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 29 AWG
2025 Average 30 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 27 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.60 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0059
0.0053
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to AWG 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 0.0057, compared to 0.0054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 AWG (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0054). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AWG (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0054).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0058) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0061), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-4.41%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0058
2025 Avg (January) 0.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
February 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
March 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
April 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
May 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
June 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
July 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
August 0.0054 0.0054 0.0054