YEARLY HIGH
5.9201 MWK
YEARLY LOW
5.5867 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7687 MWK

2025 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 5.9201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 5.5867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3334 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8597 to the December average rate of 5.6095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 5.9201 was down 1.04% compared to the 2024 peak of 5.9822, 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 29,601 MWK
2024 Average 28,568 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 27,934 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,666.99 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

5.8861
5.5843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MWK 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 5.8273, compared to 5.7101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.1107 MWK (High: 5.9201 / Low: 5.8094). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0342 MWK (High: 5.8796 / Low: 5.8454).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1107
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0342

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 0.0610 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 5.8597) against the same month in 2024 (average: 5.2419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6177 (+11.78%).

2025 Avg (January) 5.8597
2024 Avg (January) 5.2419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9201 5.8094 5.8597
February 5.8796 5.7991 5.8485
March 5.8796 5.8454 5.8610
April 5.8585 5.7809 5.8132
May 5.8257 5.7668 5.7931
June 5.8090 5.7644 5.7880
July 5.7830 5.7397 5.7623
August 5.7748 5.7344 5.7572
September 5.7589 5.7243 5.7422
October 5.7563 5.6981 5.7253
November 5.7031 5.6268 5.6643
December 5.6335 5.5867 5.6095