2026 LKR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

69.9226 LAK

YEARLY LOW

65.1704 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

68.1092 LAK

2026 LKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 69.9226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 65.1704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7522 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.7542 to the December average rate of 67.4084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 69.9226 was down 6.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 74.5630, 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 349,613 LAK

2025 Average 360,172 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 325,852 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,760.92 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

70.1495

65.4066

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to LAK 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 68.3709, compared to 67.3242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.3709

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.3242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 2.7119 LAK (High: 68.7581 / Low: 66.0462). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1133 LAK (High: 67.4699 / Low: 67.3566).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.7119

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1133

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.7643 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 69.7542) against the same month in 2025 (average: 73.6682), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9140 (-5.31%).

2026 Avg (January) 69.7542

2025 Avg (January) 73.6682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	69.9226	69.5115	69.7542
February	69.5071	69.2135	69.3490
March	69.6982	68.4948	68.9410
April	69.9173	68.7311	69.5718
May	68.7581	66.0462	66.8075
June	66.7201	65.1704	65.8019
July	67.4903	66.6271	67.2400
August	67.4699	67.3566	67.4084