2026 LKR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1733 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.1459 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1564 EGP

2026 LKR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.1733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.1459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0273 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1526 to the December average rate of 0.1513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1733 was down 0.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1742, 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 866 EGP

2025 Average 819 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 730 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.74 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1693

0.1478

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to EGP 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 0.1584, compared to 0.1504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1584

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0183 EGP (High: 0.1729 / Low: 0.1546). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 EGP (High: 0.1544 / Low: 0.1513).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.1675) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1709), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-1.99%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.1675

2025 Avg (April) 0.1709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1544	0.1513	0.1526
February	0.1555	0.1509	0.1526
March	0.1729	0.1546	0.1662
April	0.1733	0.1635	0.1675
May	0.1678	0.1573	0.1598
June	0.1588	0.1463	0.1517
July	0.1528	0.1459	0.1496
August	0.1528	0.1495	0.1513