YEARLY HIGH
0.0236 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0223 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0230 BOB

2025 LKR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0234 to the December average rate of 0.0224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0236 was down 1.17% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0239, 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 118 BOB
2024 Average 115 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 111 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.36 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0235
0.0223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BOB 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 0.0232, compared to 0.0228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0231). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0232 / Low: 0.0230).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.0234) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+8.50%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.0234
2024 Avg (January) 0.0215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0236 0.0231 0.0234
February 0.0235 0.0231 0.0233
March 0.0235 0.0233 0.0234
April 0.0233 0.0230 0.0232
May 0.0232 0.0230 0.0231
June 0.0232 0.0230 0.0231
July 0.0230 0.0229 0.0230
August 0.0231 0.0229 0.0229
September 0.0230 0.0228 0.0229
October 0.0229 0.0227 0.0228
November 0.0228 0.0224 0.0226
December 0.0225 0.0223 0.0224