YEARLY HIGH
0.4800 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.3988 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4270 ISK

2025 LKR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.4800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.3988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0812 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4741 to the December average rate of 0.4090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.4800 was down 0.08% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.4804, 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 2,400 ISK
2024 Average 2,287 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,994 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 406.00 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.4812
0.3961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ISK 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 0.4468, compared to 0.4071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0309 ISK (High: 0.4751 / Low: 0.4442). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 ISK (High: 0.4198 / Low: 0.4106).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.4741) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.4265), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0476 (+11.17%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.4741
2024 Avg (January) 0.4265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4800 0.4673 0.4741
February 0.4789 0.4688 0.4735
March 0.4751 0.4442 0.4549
April 0.4494 0.4213 0.4330
May 0.4431 0.4228 0.4308
June 0.4246 0.4024 0.4147
July 0.4122 0.4008 0.4049
August 0.4147 0.4050 0.4080
September 0.4085 0.3988 0.4032
October 0.4118 0.3993 0.4032
November 0.4198 0.4106 0.4146
December 0.4151 0.4037 0.4090