2026 WST to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 WST to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the WST to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 122.8569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 109.9382.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9187 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.5794 to the December average rate of 121.4830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 122.8569 was up 11.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 110.4014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
WST to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 116.0029, compared to 121.8668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8639 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 4.5037 LKR (High: 120.9926 / Low: 116.4889). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1628 LKR (High: 121.5915 / Low: 121.4287).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7676 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 122.0304) against the same month in 2025 (average: 107.0570), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9734 (+13.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 112.1013 | 109.9382 | 111.5794 |
| February | 113.5458 | 111.7631 | 113.1657 |
| March | 115.1958 | 113.2470 | 114.3226 |
| April | 116.4626 | 114.7155 | 115.2187 |
| May | 120.9926 | 116.4889 | 119.7007 |
| June | 122.8569 | 120.2654 | 122.0304 |
| July | 122.6571 | 121.3717 | 122.2506 |
| August | 121.5915 | 121.4287 | 121.4830 |