YEARLY HIGH
71.5512 SLL
YEARLY LOW
67.6123 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.7444 SLL

2025 LKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 71.5512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 67.6123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9388 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.8313 to the December average rate of 67.8198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 71.5512 was down 1.15% compared to the 2024 peak of 72.3864, 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 357,756 SLL
2024 Average 347,641 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 338,062 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,694.13 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

71.2128
67.5113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SLL 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 70.4424, compared to 69.0464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.4424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.0464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 1.8858 SLL (High: 71.1602 / Low: 69.2744). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3965 SLL (High: 68.0089 / Low: 67.6123).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8858
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3965

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 0.7003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 70.9043) against the same month in 2024 (average: 68.7656), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1387 (+3.11%).

2025 Avg (March) 70.9043
2024 Avg (March) 68.7656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.5246 70.1885 70.8313
February 71.1602 69.2744 70.6699
March 71.5512 70.6174 70.9043
April 70.8780 69.9256 70.3065
May 70.2948 69.7239 69.9878
June 70.1463 69.6774 69.9547
July 69.9214 69.3460 69.6529
August 70.6840 69.3687 69.6683
September 69.6645 69.2582 69.4220
October 69.6020 68.8085 69.1956
November 69.0697 68.0224 68.5201
December 68.0089 67.6123 67.8198