2026 LKR to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9276 KPW

YEARLY LOW

2.6695 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7931 KPW

2026 LKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2.9276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 2.6695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2581 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9078 to the December average rate of 2.6854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.9276 was down 4.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.0709, 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 14,638 KPW

2025 Average 14,966 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 13,347 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,290.71 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.9339

2.6578

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to KPW 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 2.8298, compared to 2.6831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8298

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.1048 KPW (High: 2.8154 / Low: 2.7106). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 KPW (High: 2.6890 / Low: 2.6790).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1048

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.1062 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.9078) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.0400), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1322 (-4.35%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.9078

2025 Avg (January) 3.0400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9276	2.9007	2.9078
February	2.9181	2.8872	2.9109
March	2.9150	2.8470	2.8855
April	2.8589	2.8160	2.8465
May	2.8154	2.7106	2.7403
June	2.7270	2.6695	2.6876
July	2.6903	2.6716	2.6808
August	2.6890	2.6790	2.6854