2026 PKR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2124 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.0974 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1578 LKR

2026 PKR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 1.2124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.0974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1150 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1058 to the December average rate of 1.2087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2124 was up 9.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 606,198 LKR

2025 Average 533,960 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 548,686 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,511.93 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2190

1.0956

JanuMarcMayJuly

PKR 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 1.1410, compared to 1.2084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1410

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0454 LKR (High: 1.1921 / Low: 1.1467). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 1.2088 / Low: 1.2086).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0454

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.2082) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0592), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1490 (+14.07%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.2082

2025 Avg (July) 1.0592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1078	1.0974	1.1058
February	1.1071	1.1054	1.1064
March	1.1304	1.1062	1.1172
April	1.1462	1.1259	1.1335
May	1.1921	1.1467	1.1795
June	1.2121	1.1851	1.2034
July	1.2124	1.2041	1.2082
August	1.2088	1.2086	1.2087