YEARLY HIGH
0.0128 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0121 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0125 SAR

2025 LKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0121, 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 0.0128 was down 1.25% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0130, 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 64 SAR
2024 Average 62 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 60 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.60 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0127
0.0121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SAR 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 0.0126, compared to 0.0124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0125).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.0127) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+8.50%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.0127
2024 Avg (January) 0.0117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
February 0.0127 0.0124 0.0126
March 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
April 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
May 0.0126 0.0125 0.0125
June 0.0125 0.0125 0.0125
July 0.0125 0.0124 0.0125
August 0.0126 0.0124 0.0125
September 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
October 0.0124 0.0123 0.0124
November 0.0124 0.0122 0.0123
December 0.0122 0.0121 0.0121