YEARLY HIGH
0.5354 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5132 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5291 JMD

2025 LKR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 0.5354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5302 to the December average rate of 0.5174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.5354 was down 2.29% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.5479, 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 2,677 JMD
2024 Average 2,593 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,566 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.77 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.5345
0.5158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to JMD 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 0.5310, compared to 0.5273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.0098 JMD (High: 0.5294 / Low: 0.5196). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 JMD (High: 0.5317 / Low: 0.5282).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2025: 0.5329) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.5121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0208 (+4.06%).

2025 Avg (June) 0.5329
2024 Avg (June) 0.5121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5330 0.5254 0.5302
February 0.5344 0.5258 0.5319
March 0.5340 0.5281 0.5304
April 0.5336 0.5265 0.5298
May 0.5340 0.5285 0.5307
June 0.5354 0.5292 0.5329
July 0.5353 0.5287 0.5312
August 0.5327 0.5275 0.5312
September 0.5317 0.5282 0.5302
October 0.5318 0.5249 0.5295
November 0.5294 0.5196 0.5242
December 0.5209 0.5132 0.5174