YEARLY HIGH
0.0481 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0424 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0453 BWP

2025 LKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.0481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0471 to the December average rate of 0.0430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0481 was up 0.39% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0479, 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 240 BWP
2024 Average 225 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 212 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.27 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0475
0.0426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BWP 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 0.0460, compared to 0.0445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 0.0037 BWP (High: 0.0476 / Low: 0.0439). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BWP (High: 0.0469 / Low: 0.0465).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.0471) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+11.35%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.0471
2024 Avg (January) 0.0423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0481 0.0462 0.0471
February 0.0469 0.0465 0.0467
March 0.0471 0.0459 0.0462
April 0.0475 0.0456 0.0463
May 0.0457 0.0447 0.0452
June 0.0449 0.0443 0.0447
July 0.0474 0.0440 0.0446
August 0.0475 0.0441 0.0448
September 0.0476 0.0439 0.0450
October 0.0474 0.0437 0.0450
November 0.0466 0.0433 0.0446
December 0.0454 0.0424 0.0430