YEARLY HIGH
29.5188 GNF
YEARLY LOW
28.0522 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.8223 GNF

2025 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 29.5188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 28.0522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4665 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.2172 to the December average rate of 28.1708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 29.5188 was down 0.77% compared to the 2024 peak of 29.7479, 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 147,594 GNF
2024 Average 142,775 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 140,261 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,332.72 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

29.3359
28.0649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GNF 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 29.0746, compared to 28.5700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.0746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.5584 GNF (High: 29.5188 / Low: 28.9604). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1636 GNF (High: 28.7780 / Low: 28.6144).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5584
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1636

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 0.2705 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 29.2172) against the same month in 2024 (average: 26.7756), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4416 (+9.12%).

2025 Avg (January) 29.2172
2024 Avg (January) 26.7756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.5188 28.9604 29.2172
February 29.3645 28.8524 29.1630
March 29.3338 29.1455 29.2300
April 29.2386 28.7878 29.0112
May 29.1059 28.7839 28.9367
June 29.0036 28.7706 28.8894
July 28.9074 28.6253 28.7813
August 28.8774 28.6722 28.7835
September 28.7780 28.6144 28.6957
October 28.7333 28.5068 28.6296
November 28.5492 28.1809 28.3591
December 28.2524 28.0522 28.1708