2026 LKR to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.8308 MMK

YEARLY LOW

6.2282 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.5167 MMK

2026 LKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 6.8308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 6.2282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6026 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7844 to the December average rate of 6.2650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.8308 was down 4.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.1587, 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 34,154 MMK

2025 Average 34,897 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 31,141 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,012.84 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.8454

6.2009

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to MMK 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 6.6023, compared to 6.2598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6023

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.2445 MMK (High: 6.5687 / Low: 6.3242). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 MMK (High: 6.2734 / Low: 6.2501).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2445

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

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 0.2478 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 6.7844) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.0867), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3022 (-4.26%).

2026 Avg (January) 6.7844

2025 Avg (January) 7.0867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.8308	6.7679	6.7844
February	6.8085	6.7365	6.7917
March	6.8014	6.6424	6.7323
April	6.6702	6.5701	6.6412
May	6.5687	6.3242	6.3934
June	6.3624	6.2282	6.2706
July	6.2763	6.2328	6.2546
August	6.2734	6.2501	6.2650