YEARLY HIGH
5.4237 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.9916 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2316 LKR

2025 PHP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PHP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 5.4237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 4.9916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4321 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0638 to the December average rate of 5.2552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 5.4237 was down 7.49% compared to the 2024 peak of 5.8631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,355,913 LKR
2024 Average 1,317,887 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,247,896 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,016.76 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

5.4190
5.0315
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 5.2142, compared to 5.2489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.2016 LKR (High: 5.3711 / Low: 5.1696). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0724 LKR (High: 5.2263 / Low: 5.1539).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2016
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0724

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0793 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2025: 5.3867) against the same month in 2024 (average: 5.1798), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2069 (+3.99%).

2025 Avg (May) 5.3867
2024 Avg (May) 5.1798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1218 4.9916 5.0638
February 5.1807 5.0744 5.1144
March 5.1810 5.0930 5.1514
April 5.3711 5.1696 5.2493
May 5.4237 5.3360 5.3867
June 5.3784 5.2429 5.3197
July 5.3348 5.1839 5.2943
August 5.3394 5.1397 5.2747
September 5.3283 5.1835 5.2740
October 5.2263 5.1539 5.1947
November 5.2411 5.1508 5.2006
December 5.2874 5.1988 5.2552