YEARLY HIGH
4.7350 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.7774 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3186 LKR

2025 AFN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the AFN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 4.7350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 3.7774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9576 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0540 to the December average rate of 4.6895, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 4.7350 was up 2.34% compared to the 2024 peak of 4.6269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,675 LKR
2024 Average 21,410 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 18,887 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,787.93 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

4.7560
3.9586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 4.1448, compared to 4.4924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.4444 LKR (High: 4.2218 / Low: 3.7774). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0726 LKR (High: 4.7350 / Low: 4.6624).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4444
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0726

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 4.6895) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.2024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4871 (+11.59%).

2025 Avg (December) 4.6895
2024 Avg (December) 4.2024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2218 3.7774 4.0540
February 4.0818 3.9455 4.0250
March 4.2098 4.0148 4.1329
April 4.2152 4.1015 4.1479
May 4.3449 4.1432 4.2428
June 4.3224 4.2346 4.2665
July 4.3926 4.2482 4.3378
August 4.4214 4.2724 4.3578
September 4.4943 4.3159 4.4123
October 4.6594 4.3855 4.5416
November 4.7045 4.3899 4.6155
December 4.7350 4.6624 4.6895