2026 ZMW to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

317.4152 LKR

YEARLY LOW

16.8002 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

159.5341 LKR

2026 ZMW to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 317.4152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 16.8002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 300.6150 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.5136 to the December average rate of 17.7860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -94.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 317.4152 was up 2.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 310.1431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,587,076 LKR

2025 Average 1,503,693 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 84,001 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,503,075.23 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

341.3339

-11.7316

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZMW 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 206.6903, compared to 18.0655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 188.6247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 206.6903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 300.6150 LKR (High: 317.4152 / Low: 16.8002). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2547 LKR (High: 17.8710 / Low: 17.6162).

April Spread (Volatile) ±300.6150

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2547

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 255.3236 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -255.3236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 273.0142) against the same month in 2025 (average: 298.2630), the exchange rate shifted by -25.2488 (-8.47%).

2026 Avg (April) 273.0142

2025 Avg (April) 298.2630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	310.2739	307.4186	309.5136
February	311.7214	308.4250	309.1869
March	316.1225	308.7441	311.9118
April	317.4152	16.8002	273.0142
May	17.8926	16.9414	17.6905
June	19.2561	17.9534	18.8245
July	18.6508	17.9699	18.3451
August	17.8710	17.6162	17.7860