YEARLY HIGH
4.4695 IQD
YEARLY LOW
4.2205 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3562 IQD

2025 LKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 4.4695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 4.2205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2490 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4258 to the December average rate of 4.2359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 4.4695 was down 1.09% compared to the 2024 peak of 4.5185, 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 22,348 IQD
2024 Average 21,713 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 21,103 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,245.04 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

4.4477
4.2167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IQD 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 4.4012, compared to 4.3112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.0826 IQD (High: 4.4688 / Low: 4.3862). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 IQD (High: 4.3464 / Low: 4.3249).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0826
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

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 0.0457 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 4.4284) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.2933), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1351 (+3.15%).

2025 Avg (March) 4.4284
2024 Avg (March) 4.2933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4688 4.3862 4.4258
February 4.4445 4.3736 4.4174
March 4.4695 4.4136 4.4284
April 4.4264 4.3541 4.3898
May 4.3875 4.3548 4.3762
June 4.3818 4.3516 4.3698
July 4.3663 4.3322 4.3500
August 4.3614 4.2941 4.3444
September 4.3464 4.3249 4.3360
October 4.3491 4.2986 4.3232
November 4.3081 4.2496 4.2775
December 4.2486 4.2205 4.2359