YEARLY HIGH
7.1587 MMK
YEARLY LOW
6.7701 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9799 MMK

2025 LKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 7.1587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 6.7701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3886 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0867 to the December average rate of 6.7909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 7.1587 was down 33.11% compared to the 2024 peak of 10.7020, 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 35,793 MMK
2024 Average 35,162 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 33,851 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,942.99 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

7.1243
6.7606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MMK 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 7.0478, compared to 6.9121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.1887 MMK (High: 7.1196 / Low: 6.9309). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0390 MMK (High: 6.9733 / Low: 6.9342).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1887
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0390

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 0.0701 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 7.0940) against the same month in 2024 (average: 6.8827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2113 (+3.07%).

2025 Avg (March) 7.0940
2024 Avg (March) 6.8827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1560 7.0224 7.0867
February 7.1196 6.9309 7.0705
March 7.1587 7.0653 7.0940
April 7.0913 6.9961 7.0342
May 7.0330 6.9759 7.0023
June 7.0181 6.9712 6.9990
July 6.9956 6.9414 6.9698
August 7.0753 6.9436 6.9736
September 6.9733 6.9342 6.9502
October 6.9687 6.8899 6.9268
November 6.9160 6.8112 6.8610
December 6.8098 6.7701 6.7909