YEARLY HIGH
305.4793 LBP
YEARLY LOW
287.6863 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
297.9008 LBP

2025 LKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 305.4793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 287.6863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.7929 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 302.6042 to the December average rate of 289.6230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 305.4793 was down 1.12% compared to the 2024 peak of 308.9370, 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 1,527,396 LBP
2024 Average 1,317,957 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,438,432 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,964.69 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

304.0423
288.3122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LBP 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 300.9708, compared to 294.8308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 300.9708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 294.8308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 5.6854 LBP (High: 305.4793 / Low: 299.7939). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8145 LBP (High: 303.6620 / Low: 301.8475).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.6854
March Spread (Stable) ±1.8145

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.0070 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 302.6042) against the same month in 2024 (average: 46.8230), the exchange rate shifted by +255.7812 (+546.27%).

2025 Avg (January) 302.6042
2024 Avg (January) 46.8230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 305.4793 299.7939 302.6042
February 303.9932 298.9989 302.0876
March 303.6620 301.8475 302.7314
April 302.7454 298.6339 300.3201
May 301.5400 297.7805 299.0317
June 300.9463 297.6495 299.0498
July 298.6850 296.1026 297.5018
August 298.2812 296.1550 297.5012
September 297.4083 294.6180 296.4008
October 296.3953 293.8460 295.4824
November 294.9611 290.5116 292.4754
December 290.6885 287.6863 289.6230