YEARLY HIGH
4.2830 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.0445 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1664 LKR

2025 GMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 4.2830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.0445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2385 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1145 to the December average rate of 4.2087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 4.2830 was down 11.21% compared to the 2024 peak of 4.8236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,415 LKR
2024 Average 21,949 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 20,222 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,192.39 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

4.2182
4.1051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 4.1469, compared to 4.1859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 0.1965 LKR (High: 4.2830 / Low: 4.0865). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0604 LKR (High: 4.2269 / Low: 4.1665).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1965
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0306 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 4.1665) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.3255), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1590 (-3.68%).

2025 Avg (September) 4.1665
2024 Avg (September) 4.3255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1934 4.0445 4.1145
February 4.1753 4.0942 4.1321
March 4.2120 4.0704 4.1291
April 4.2237 4.1091 4.1502
May 4.2301 4.1253 4.1520
June 4.2739 4.1219 4.2032
July 4.2269 4.1665 4.2012
August 4.2537 4.0919 4.1706
September 4.2830 4.0865 4.1665
October 4.2358 4.0846 4.1806
November 4.2386 4.1382 4.1878
December 4.2608 4.1538 4.2087