YEARLY HIGH
0.5068 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.4216 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4615 ETB

2025 LKR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.5068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.4216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0853 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4292 to the December average rate of 0.5025, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.5068 was up 15.58% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.4385, 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 2,534 ETB
2024 Average 1,375 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 2,108 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.32 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.5109
0.4214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ETB 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 0.4404, compared to 0.4825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 0.0279 ETB (High: 0.5060 / Low: 0.4782). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 ETB (High: 0.5057 / Low: 0.5001).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2025: 0.5034) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.4200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0834 (+19.87%).

2025 Avg (November) 0.5034
2024 Avg (November) 0.4200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4363 0.4216 0.4292
February 0.4342 0.4221 0.4288
March 0.4483 0.4231 0.4399
April 0.4477 0.4356 0.4424
May 0.4566 0.4430 0.4496
June 0.4576 0.4463 0.4526
July 0.4626 0.4504 0.4573
August 0.4740 0.4587 0.4659
September 0.4823 0.4700 0.4757
October 0.5060 0.4782 0.4901
November 0.5068 0.4990 0.5034
December 0.5057 0.5001 0.5025