2026 RWF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2303 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2117 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2206 LKR

2026 RWF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.2303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.2117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2125 to the December average rate of 0.2287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2303 was up 7.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,151 LKR

2025 Average 1,049 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,058 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.10 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2303

0.2105

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF 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 0.2179, compared to 0.2286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0075 LKR (High: 0.2263 / Low: 0.2187). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 0.2287 / Low: 0.2287).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.2283) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0190 (+9.05%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.2283

2025 Avg (June) 0.2093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2132	0.2121	0.2125
February	0.2130	0.2117	0.2121
March	0.2160	0.2117	0.2138
April	0.2183	0.2155	0.2163
May	0.2263	0.2187	0.2243
June	0.2303	0.2249	0.2283
July	0.2299	0.2280	0.2286
August	0.2287	0.2287	0.2287