YEARLY HIGH
10.1131 BIF
YEARLY LOW
9.5428 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8358 BIF

2025 LKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 10.1131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 9.5428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5704 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9634 to the December average rate of 9.5693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 10.1131 was down 0.71% compared to the 2024 peak of 10.1857, 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 50,566 BIF
2024 Average 47,830 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 47,714 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,851.79 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

10.0267
9.5277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BIF 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 9.9273, compared to 9.7443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.2847 BIF (High: 10.0880 / Low: 9.8033). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0799 BIF (High: 9.6227 / Low: 9.5428).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2847
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0799

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0991 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 9.9851) against the same month in 2024 (average: 9.3815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6036 (+6.43%).

2025 Avg (March) 9.9851
2024 Avg (March) 9.3815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0880 9.8033 9.9634
February 10.0323 9.8247 9.9574
March 10.1131 9.8528 9.9851
April 10.0429 9.7854 9.9278
May 9.9445 9.7591 9.8560
June 9.9613 9.8076 9.8742
July 9.9296 9.7021 9.8413
August 9.9196 9.7458 9.8582
September 9.8909 9.6884 9.8223
October 9.8244 9.6903 9.7369
November 9.6887 9.5806 9.6378
December 9.6227 9.5428 9.5693