YEARLY HIGH
310.1431 LKR
YEARLY LOW
293.0700 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
300.7149 LKR

2025 BMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 310.1431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 293.0700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0731 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 296.0589 to the December average rate of 309.1953, 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 310.1431 was down 4.51% compared to the 2024 peak of 324.8021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,550,716 LKR
2024 Average 1,509,093 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,465,350 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,365.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

310.5403
294.4003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 297.6966, compared to 303.7332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 297.6966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 303.7332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 8.0219 LKR (High: 302.7021 / Low: 294.6801). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7656 LKR (High: 302.7726 / Low: 301.0071).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.0219
September Spread (Stable) ±1.7656

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 0.9895 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 309.1953) against the same month in 2024 (average: 291.7043), the exchange rate shifted by +17.4909 (+6.00%).

2025 Avg (December) 309.1953
2024 Avg (December) 291.7043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 298.7598 293.1789 296.0589
February 302.7021 294.6801 296.7348
March 296.9452 293.0700 295.7453
April 299.8829 295.8536 298.2630
May 300.7506 298.3081 299.6180
June 300.9511 298.9393 299.7596
July 302.3894 299.9011 301.0589
August 302.2907 296.6654 300.9943
September 302.7726 301.0071 302.0592
October 304.7515 301.2773 303.0489
November 308.2734 303.5993 306.0426
December 310.1431 308.3348 309.1953