YEARLY HIGH
2.0516 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.9394 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9985 SDG

2025 LKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.0516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.9394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1122 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0303 to the December average rate of 1.9454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 2.0516 was down 1.19% compared to the 2024 peak of 2.0764, 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 10,258 SDG
2024 Average 9,915 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 9,697 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 561.11 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

2.0404
1.9367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SDG 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 2.0181, compared to 1.9790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0540 SDG (High: 2.0395 / Low: 1.9855). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 SDG (High: 1.9508 / Low: 1.9394).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 2.0303) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.8723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1581 (+8.44%).

2025 Avg (January) 2.0303
2024 Avg (January) 1.8723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0516 2.0116 2.0303
February 2.0395 1.9855 2.0254
March 2.0490 2.0223 2.0317
April 2.0297 2.0024 2.0134
May 2.0130 1.9967 2.0042
June 2.0088 1.9953 2.0032
July 2.0023 1.9859 1.9946
August 2.0242 1.9865 1.9951
September 1.9952 1.9836 1.9900
October 1.9965 1.9737 1.9848
November 1.9812 1.9512 1.9642
December 1.9508 1.9394 1.9454