YEARLY HIGH
0.2962 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.2831 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2896 BTN

2025 LKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.2962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.2831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2913 to the December average rate of 0.2911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.2962 was up 1.26% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.2925, 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 1,481 BTN
2024 Average 1,387 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1,415 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.49 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.2940
0.2836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BTN 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 0.2891, compared to 0.2902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0078 BTN (High: 0.2962 / Low: 0.2883). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BTN (High: 0.2938 / Low: 0.2909).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 0.2925) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.2721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+7.50%).

2025 Avg (March) 0.2925
2024 Avg (March) 0.2721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2943 0.2889 0.2913
February 0.2962 0.2905 0.2931
March 0.2962 0.2883 0.2925
April 0.2899 0.2838 0.2866
May 0.2871 0.2831 0.2844
June 0.2885 0.2851 0.2865
July 0.2898 0.2842 0.2858
August 0.2919 0.2885 0.2905
September 0.2938 0.2909 0.2922
October 0.2937 0.2889 0.2915
November 0.2915 0.2871 0.2900
December 0.2936 0.2894 0.2911