YEARLY HIGH
0.4738 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.4516 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4633 NPR

2025 LKR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.4738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.4516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4661 to the December average rate of 0.4658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.4738 was up 1.26% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.4680, 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 2,369 NPR
2024 Average 2,219 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 2,258 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.29 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.4705
0.4532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NPR 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 0.4624, compared to 0.4643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0125 NPR (High: 0.4738 / Low: 0.4614). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 NPR (High: 0.4701 / Low: 0.4654).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 0.4690) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.4252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0438 (+10.30%).

2025 Avg (February) 0.4690
2024 Avg (February) 0.4252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4708 0.4623 0.4661
February 0.4738 0.4648 0.4690
March 0.4738 0.4614 0.4680
April 0.4639 0.4520 0.4585
May 0.4593 0.4516 0.4546
June 0.4616 0.4562 0.4583
July 0.4637 0.4547 0.4572
August 0.4670 0.4574 0.4646
September 0.4701 0.4654 0.4674
October 0.4703 0.4623 0.4664
November 0.4665 0.4594 0.4641
December 0.4697 0.4630 0.4658