2026 LKR to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.4360 TZS

YEARLY LOW

7.7559 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.0693 TZS

2026 LKR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 8.4360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 7.7559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6801 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1367 to the December average rate of 7.8922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.4360 was down 6.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.0510, 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 42,180 TZS

2025 Average 42,589 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 38,780 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,400.30 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.4015

7.7844

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to TZS 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 8.1366, compared to 7.8674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1366

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3534 TZS (High: 8.3252 / Low: 7.9718). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 TZS (High: 7.8938 / Low: 7.8905).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3534

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.2417 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 8.3501) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.7178), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3677 (-4.22%).

2026 Avg (February) 8.3501

2025 Avg (February) 8.7178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.3252	7.9718	8.1367
February	8.4360	8.2720	8.3501
March	8.3893	8.1672	8.2877
April	8.2677	8.1195	8.2253
May	8.1490	7.8908	7.9837
June	7.9526	7.7559	7.8358
July	7.9139	7.8159	7.8426
August	7.8938	7.8905	7.8922