YEARLY HIGH
0.0525 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.0498 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0512 MVR

2025 LKR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.0525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0520 to the December average rate of 0.0499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0525 was down 1.40% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0533, 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 263 MVR
2024 Average 255 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 249 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.87 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0523
0.0497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MVR 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 0.0518, compared to 0.0506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0014 MVR (High: 0.0523 / Low: 0.0509). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MVR (High: 0.0500 / Low: 0.0498).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 0.0521) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+2.91%).

2025 Avg (March) 0.0521
2024 Avg (March) 0.0506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0525 0.0515 0.0520
February 0.0523 0.0509 0.0519
March 0.0525 0.0519 0.0521
April 0.0521 0.0514 0.0517
May 0.0518 0.0513 0.0516
June 0.0517 0.0512 0.0514
July 0.0514 0.0509 0.0512
August 0.0519 0.0509 0.0512
September 0.0512 0.0505 0.0508
October 0.0508 0.0502 0.0505
November 0.0506 0.0500 0.0503
December 0.0500 0.0498 0.0499