YEARLY HIGH
0.2982 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.2818 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2905 KGS

2025 LKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.2982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2948 to the December average rate of 0.2828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.2982 was down 0.65% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.3002, 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 1,491 KGS
2024 Average 1,444 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 1,409 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.89 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.2960
0.2816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KGS 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 0.2932, compared to 0.2879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0079 KGS (High: 0.2968 / Low: 0.2889). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 KGS (High: 0.2836 / Low: 0.2818).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.2948) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.2780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0167 (+6.02%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.2948
2024 Avg (January) 0.2780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2982 0.2927 0.2948
February 0.2968 0.2889 0.2947
March 0.2966 0.2889 0.2939
April 0.2943 0.2897 0.2922
May 0.2932 0.2908 0.2919
June 0.2925 0.2906 0.2916
July 0.2916 0.2887 0.2904
August 0.2948 0.2890 0.2904
September 0.2905 0.2887 0.2895
October 0.2903 0.2870 0.2886
November 0.2880 0.2837 0.2858
December 0.2836 0.2818 0.2828