2026 MWK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1949 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1780 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1860 LKR

2026 MWK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 0.1949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1785 to the December average rate of 0.1936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1949 was up 8.91% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 975 LKR

2025 Average 867 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 890 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.59 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1952

0.1768

JanuMarcMayJuly

MWK to LKR 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 0.1835, compared to 0.1936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1835

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0078 LKR (High: 0.1913 / Low: 0.1836). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.1936 / Low: 0.1935).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.1937) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1735), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+11.59%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.1937

2025 Avg (July) 0.1735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1788	0.1780	0.1785
February	0.1786	0.1781	0.1783
March	0.1819	0.1782	0.1799
April	0.1843	0.1813	0.1823
May	0.1913	0.1836	0.1892
June	0.1944	0.1902	0.1930
July	0.1949	0.1931	0.1937
August	0.1936	0.1935	0.1936