YEARLY HIGH
172.3017 LKR
YEARLY LOW
162.6771 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.9360 LKR

2025 AWG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the AWG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 172.3017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 162.6771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6246 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.3522 to the December average rate of 171.6744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 172.3017 was down 4.51% compared to the 2024 peak of 180.4456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 861,509 LKR
2024 Average 837,933 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 813,385 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,123.14 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

172.4196
163.4768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 165.2656, compared to 168.6063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.2656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.6063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 4.2234 LKR (High: 167.9346 / Low: 163.7112). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1005 LKR (High: 172.3017 / Low: 171.2013).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.2234
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5241 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 171.6744) against the same month in 2024 (average: 162.0378), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6366 (+5.95%).

2025 Avg (December) 171.6744
2024 Avg (December) 162.0378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 165.9777 162.6771 164.3522
February 167.9346 163.7112 164.7462
March 164.9696 162.8167 164.2221
April 166.4930 164.3631 165.5621
May 166.8519 165.4969 166.2682
June 167.0412 165.8471 166.4429
July 167.7611 166.3994 167.1172
August 167.7406 164.5855 167.0805
September 168.1823 167.0768 167.6788
October 169.3064 167.3763 168.2475
November 171.1441 168.2748 169.8395
December 172.3017 171.2013 171.6744