YEARLY HIGH
3.0709 KPW
YEARLY LOW
2.9019 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9934 KPW

2025 LKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 3.0709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.9019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1691 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0400 to the December average rate of 2.9108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 3.0709 was down 1.15% compared to the 2024 peak of 3.1068, 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 15,355 KPW
2024 Average 14,921 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 14,509 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 845.26 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

3.0564
2.8976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KPW 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 3.0234, compared to 2.9634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0809 KPW (High: 3.0542 / Low: 2.9732). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 KPW (High: 2.9189 / Low: 2.9019).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0809
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

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 0.0301 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 3.0432) against the same month in 2024 (average: 2.9514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0918 (+3.11%).

2025 Avg (March) 3.0432
2024 Avg (March) 2.9514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0698 3.0125 3.0400
February 3.0542 2.9732 3.0331
March 3.0709 3.0309 3.0432
April 3.0420 3.0012 3.0175
May 3.0170 2.9925 3.0038
June 3.0106 2.9905 3.0024
July 3.0010 2.9763 2.9895
August 3.0337 2.9773 2.9901
September 2.9900 2.9725 2.9796
October 2.9873 2.9532 2.9698
November 2.9644 2.9195 2.9408
December 2.9189 2.9019 2.9108