2026 LKR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2140 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1855 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1989 AFN

2026 LKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.2140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.1855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0284 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2117 to the December average rate of 0.1886, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2140 was down 19.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,070 AFN

2025 Average 1,160 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 928 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.21 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2140

0.1863

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to AFN 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 0.2006, compared to 0.1886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2006

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0137 AFN (High: 0.2081 / Low: 0.1943). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AFN (High: 0.1890 / Low: 0.1882).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2117) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2469), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0352 (-14.25%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2117

2025 Avg (January) 0.2469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2140	0.2100	0.2117
February	0.2134	0.2005	0.2070
March	0.2052	0.1992	0.2022
April	0.2081	0.1943	0.2018
May	0.1986	0.1882	0.1918
June	0.1923	0.1855	0.1890
July	0.1890	0.1882	0.1886