YEARLY HIGH
0.2647 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.2112 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2321 AFN

2025 LKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.2647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0535 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2469 to the December average rate of 0.2132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.2647 was up 8.64% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.2437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,324 AFN
2024 Average 1,168 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,056 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 267.69 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.2520
0.2097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AFN 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 0.2414, compared to 0.2228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.0279 AFN (High: 0.2647 / Low: 0.2369). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 AFN (High: 0.2145 / Low: 0.2112).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.2469) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.2229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0240 (+10.77%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.2469
2024 Avg (January) 0.2229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2647 0.2369 0.2469
February 0.2535 0.2450 0.2485
March 0.2491 0.2375 0.2420
April 0.2438 0.2372 0.2411
May 0.2414 0.2302 0.2357
June 0.2361 0.2314 0.2344
July 0.2354 0.2277 0.2305
August 0.2341 0.2262 0.2295
September 0.2317 0.2225 0.2267
October 0.2280 0.2146 0.2202
November 0.2278 0.2126 0.2167
December 0.2145 0.2112 0.2132