YEARLY HIGH
0.0254 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0232 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0243 HKD

2026 LKR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.0232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0252 to the December average rate of 0.0234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0254 was down 4.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0266, 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 127 HKD
2025 Average 130 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 116 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.60 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0255
0.0232
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to HKD 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 0.0246, compared to 0.0234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 HKD (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 HKD (High: 0.0234 / Low: 0.0234).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0252) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0263), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-4.20%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0252
2025 Avg (January) 0.0263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0254 0.0251 0.0252
February 0.0254 0.0251 0.0253
March 0.0253 0.0248 0.0251
April 0.0249 0.0245 0.0248
May 0.0245 0.0236 0.0239
June 0.0237 0.0232 0.0234
July 0.0234 0.0233 0.0234
August 0.0234 0.0234 0.0234