2025 BBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

155.0716 LKR

YEARLY LOW

146.5350 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.3574 LKR

2025 BBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 155.0716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 146.5350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5365 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.0294 to the December average rate of 154.5976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 155.0716 was down 4.51% compared to the 2024 peak of 162.4010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 775,358 LKR

2024 Average 754,546 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 732,675 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,682.74 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

155.2701

147.2001

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 148.8483, compared to 151.8666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.8483

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.8666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 4.0110 LKR (High: 151.3510 / Low: 147.3401). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8828 LKR (High: 151.3863 / Low: 150.5035).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.0110

September Spread (Stable) ±0.8828

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 0.4948 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 154.5976) against the same month in 2024 (average: 145.8522), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7455 (+6.00%).

2025 Avg (December) 154.5976

2024 Avg (December) 145.8522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	149.3799	146.5894	148.0294
February	151.3510	147.3401	148.3674
March	148.4726	146.5350	147.8726
April	149.9414	147.9268	149.1315
May	150.3753	149.1540	149.8090
June	150.4755	149.4697	149.8798
July	151.1947	149.9505	150.5294
August	151.1454	148.3327	150.4972
September	151.3863	150.5035	151.0296
October	152.3757	150.6386	151.5245
November	154.1367	151.7997	153.0213
December	155.0716	154.1674	154.5976