YEARLY HIGH
9.8209 CDF
YEARLY LOW
6.9509 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0773 CDF

2025 LKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 9.8209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 6.9509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8700 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6367 to the December average rate of 7.3007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 9.8209 was down 0.89% compared to the 2024 peak of 9.9091, 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 49,105 CDF
2024 Average 46,690 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 34,755 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,349.93 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

9.9606
7.0008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CDF 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 9.6693, compared to 8.4853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 1.5964 CDF (High: 8.6845 / Low: 7.0881). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1187 CDF (High: 9.7194 / Low: 9.6007).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.5964
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.6712 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 9.7139) against the same month in 2024 (average: 9.3369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3771 (+4.04%).

2025 Avg (April) 9.7139
2024 Avg (April) 9.3369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7625 9.5326 9.6367
February 9.7327 9.5229 9.6515
March 9.7327 9.6130 9.6915
April 9.8209 9.6019 9.7139
May 9.7480 9.5555 9.6747
June 9.7194 9.6007 9.6476
July 9.7020 9.5572 9.6277
August 9.7007 9.4864 9.6122
September 9.6311 8.6898 9.3974
October 8.6845 7.0881 7.7262
November 7.5418 6.9509 7.2474
December 7.4293 6.9831 7.3007