2026 LKR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0451 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0399 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0420 BWP

2026 LKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.0399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0432 to the December average rate of 0.0407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0451 was down 6.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0481, 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 226 BWP

2025 Average 226 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 199 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.05 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0438

0.0400

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to BWP 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 0.0422, compared to 0.0407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0422

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0030 BWP (High: 0.0451 / Low: 0.0421). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BWP (High: 0.0408 / Low: 0.0399).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0432) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0471), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-8.38%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0432

2025 Avg (January) 0.0471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0451	0.0421	0.0432
February	0.0446	0.0423	0.0427
March	0.0438	0.0426	0.0435
April	0.0437	0.0423	0.0427
May	0.0420	0.0405	0.0409
June	0.0408	0.0399	0.0404
July	0.0425	0.0403	0.0407