2026 XAF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5955 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.5425 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5711 LKR

2026 XAF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.5955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.5425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0530 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5537 to the December average rate of 0.5887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5955 was up 6.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,977 LKR

2025 Average 2,593 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 2,713 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 264.78 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5925

0.5459

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF 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 0.5660, compared to 0.5866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5660

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0193 LKR (High: 0.5668 / Low: 0.5476). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.5887 / Low: 0.5886).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.5875) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0604 (+11.46%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.5875

2025 Avg (June) 0.5271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5668	0.5476	0.5537
February	0.5629	0.5545	0.5574
March	0.5564	0.5425	0.5498
April	0.5699	0.5524	0.5635
May	0.5885	0.5716	0.5839
June	0.5955	0.5808	0.5875
July	0.5871	0.5822	0.5845
August	0.5887	0.5886	0.5887