YEARLY HIGH
1.6346 KMF
YEARLY LOW
1.3494 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4548 KMF

2025 LKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.6346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.3494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2853 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6078 to the December average rate of 1.3597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.6346 was up 0.24% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.6307, 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 8,173 KMF
2024 Average 7,547 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 6,747 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,426.32 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.6326
1.3348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KMF 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 1.5197, compared to 1.3900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.1108 KMF (High: 1.5430 / Low: 1.4322). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 KMF (High: 1.4032 / Low: 1.3804).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1108
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0548 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 1.6078) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.4061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2017 (+14.34%).

2025 Avg (January) 1.6078
2024 Avg (January) 1.4061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6346 1.5697 1.6078
February 1.6132 1.5836 1.5943
March 1.6110 1.5190 1.5464
April 1.5430 1.4322 1.4916
May 1.4762 1.4401 1.4514
June 1.4476 1.3975 1.4266
July 1.4285 1.3865 1.4008
August 1.4410 1.3815 1.4042
September 1.4019 1.3753 1.3900
October 1.4107 1.3858 1.3962
November 1.4032 1.3804 1.3888
December 1.3758 1.3494 1.3597