YEARLY HIGH
1.6546 KZT
YEARLY LOW
1.3906 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5028 KZT

2026 LKR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.6546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 1.3906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2640 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6398 to the December average rate of 1.4068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6546 was down 8.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8150, 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 8,273 KZT
2025 Average 8,667 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 6,953 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,320.07 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6631
1.3829
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to KZT 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 1.5349, compared to 1.4065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1034 KZT (High: 1.6137 / Low: 1.5103). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 KZT (High: 1.4122 / Low: 1.3968).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1034
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0772 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.6398) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7733), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1335 (-7.53%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.6398
2025 Avg (January) 1.7733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6546 1.6229 1.6398
February 1.6307 1.5810 1.6033
March 1.6137 1.5103 1.5621
April 1.5168 1.4380 1.4850
May 1.4766 1.4454 1.4634
June 1.4777 1.4409 1.4557
July 1.4265 1.3906 1.4063
August 1.4122 1.3968 1.4068