YEARLY HIGH
5.0297 KRW
YEARLY LOW
4.5055 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7287 KRW

2025 LKR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.0297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 4.5055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5242 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9128 to the December average rate of 4.7390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 5.0297 was down 0.25% compared to the 2024 peak of 5.0424, 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 25,148 KRW
2024 Average 22,621 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 22,527 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,620.92 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

4.9672
4.5178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KRW 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 4.7890, compared to 4.6683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.2466 KRW (High: 4.9905 / Low: 4.7440). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1041 KRW (High: 4.7451 / Low: 4.6411).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2466
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1805 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 4.9128) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.1270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7858 (+19.04%).

2025 Avg (January) 4.9128
2024 Avg (January) 4.1270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0297 4.7915 4.9128
February 4.9538 4.8160 4.8729
March 5.0172 4.8693 4.9297
April 4.9905 4.7440 4.8220
May 4.7816 4.5603 4.6415
June 4.6204 4.5055 4.5553
July 4.6270 4.5207 4.5802
August 4.6894 4.5830 4.6141
September 4.6761 4.5640 4.6151
October 4.7451 4.6411 4.6974
November 4.8253 4.6977 4.7643
December 4.7818 4.6295 4.7390