2026 NZD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

197.5967 LKR

YEARLY LOW

177.2631 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

189.0800 LKR

2026 NZD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NZD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 197.5967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 177.2631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.3336 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.7258 to the December average rate of 197.0738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 197.5967 was up 7.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 183.0493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 987,983 LKR

2025 Average 875,090 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 886,315 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,668.01 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

198.7086

179.0910

JanuMarcMayJuly

NZD 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 186.9414, compared to 195.4961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.5547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.9414

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 195.4961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 10.6885 LKR (High: 187.9516 / Low: 177.2631). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8164 LKR (High: 197.5161 / Low: 196.6996).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.6885

August Spread (Stable) ±0.8164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.5975 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 195.1570) against the same month in 2025 (average: 177.8243), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3327 (+9.75%).

2026 Avg (May) 195.1570

2025 Avg (May) 177.8243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	187.9516	177.2631	180.7258
February	187.2981	183.8098	185.7525
March	184.5446	179.7797	182.1551
April	188.4739	178.9931	184.4900
May	197.5967	188.5341	195.1570
June	197.4573	189.4860	193.3678
July	196.6506	190.3555	193.9183
August	197.5161	196.6996	197.0738