YEARLY HIGH
0.0056 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0051 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0053 NZD

2026 LKR to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0056 was down 7.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0061, 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 28 NZD
2025 Average 29 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 25 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.90 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0056
0.0051
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to NZD 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 0.0054, compared to 0.0052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 NZD (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 NZD (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0052).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0055) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0060), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-7.80%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0055
2025 Avg (January) 0.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0056 0.0053 0.0055
February 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
March 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
April 0.0056 0.0053 0.0054
May 0.0053 0.0051 0.0051
June 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
July 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052