2026 LKR to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9113 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.8248 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8649 PKR

2026 LKR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.9113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.8248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0865 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9043 to the December average rate of 0.8273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9113 was down 8.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9924, 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 4,556 PKR

2025 Average 4,683 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,124 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 432.27 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.9120

0.8196

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to PKR 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 0.8774, compared to 0.8275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0332 PKR (High: 0.8721 / Low: 0.8389). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PKR (High: 0.8274 / Low: 0.8273).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.9043) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9415), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0372 (-3.95%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.9043

2025 Avg (January) 0.9415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9113	0.9027	0.9043
February	0.9047	0.9032	0.9038
March	0.9040	0.8847	0.8952
April	0.8882	0.8725	0.8823
May	0.8721	0.8389	0.8480
June	0.8438	0.8250	0.8310
July	0.8305	0.8248	0.8277
August	0.8274	0.8273	0.8273