YEARLY HIGH
3.5329 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.3766 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4531 LKR

2025 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 3.5329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 3.3766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1562 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4331 to the December average rate of 3.4350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 3.5329 was down 9.31% compared to the 2024 peak of 3.8954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,664 LKR
2024 Average 18,043 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 16,883 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 781.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

3.5261
3.4009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 3.4598, compared to 3.4464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0914 LKR (High: 3.4681 / Low: 3.3766). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0340 LKR (High: 3.4373 / Low: 3.4033).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0914
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0571 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2025: 3.5157) against the same month in 2024 (average: 3.5905), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0749 (-2.09%).

2025 Avg (May) 3.5157
2024 Avg (May) 3.5905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4608 3.3984 3.4331
February 3.4421 3.3766 3.4114
March 3.4681 3.3766 3.4189
April 3.5240 3.4491 3.4888
May 3.5329 3.4832 3.5157
June 3.5074 3.4659 3.4909
July 3.5186 3.4505 3.4991
August 3.4663 3.4259 3.4420
September 3.4373 3.4033 3.4229
October 3.4611 3.4046 3.4305
November 3.4831 3.4303 3.4486
December 3.4555 3.4065 3.4350