YEARLY HIGH
1.1076 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.9026 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9875 HUF

2026 LKR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.1076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 0.9026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2050 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0571 to the December average rate of 0.9402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1076 was down 19.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3750, 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 5,538 HUF
2025 Average 5,870 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 4,513 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,024.93 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0960
0.9018
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to HUF 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 1.0038, compared to 0.9384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0907 HUF (High: 1.0613 / Low: 0.9706). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 HUF (High: 0.9460 / Low: 0.9339).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0907
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0769 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.0798) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2522), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1723 (-13.76%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.0798
2025 Avg (March) 1.2522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0730 1.0221 1.0571
February 1.0452 1.0232 1.0358
March 1.1076 1.0429 1.0798
April 1.0613 0.9706 1.0030
May 0.9696 0.9185 0.9293
June 0.9341 0.9026 0.9180
July 0.9513 0.9218 0.9365
August 0.9460 0.9339 0.9402