2026 ZWL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

317.4152 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.9897 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.6881 LKR

2026 ZWL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL 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 0.9897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 316.4255 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.5136 to the December average rate of 1.0399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.66% (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 ZWL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,587,076 LKR

2025 Average 1,503,693 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,949 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,582,127.50 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

343.0010

-30.0690

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZWL 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 200.5704, compared to 1.0412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 199.5291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 200.5704

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 316.4255 LKR (High: 317.4152 / Low: 0.9897). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 LKR (High: 1.0408 / Low: 1.0394).

April Spread (Volatile) ±316.4255

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 269.7297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -269.7297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 270.7498) against the same month in 2025 (average: 298.2630), the exchange rate shifted by -27.5131 (-9.22%).

2026 Avg (April) 270.7498

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	0.9897	270.7498
May	1.0312	0.9928	1.0201
June	1.0470	1.0250	1.0400
July	1.0462	1.0389	1.0426
August	1.0408	1.0394	1.0399