YEARLY HIGH
44.3648 SYP
YEARLY LOW
41.9226 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.2446 SYP

2025 LKR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 44.3648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 41.9226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4422 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.9185 to the December average rate of 42.0512, 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 44.3648 was down 0.26% compared to the 2024 peak of 44.4806, 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 221,824 SYP
2024 Average 47,025 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 209,613 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,211.22 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

44.1550
41.8600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SYP 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 43.6773, compared to 42.8118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.6773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.8118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 1.1693 SYP (High: 44.1224 / Low: 42.9531). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2459 SYP (High: 42.1684 / Low: 41.9226).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1693
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2459

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 0.4342 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 43.9637) against the same month in 2024 (average: 8.2394), the exchange rate shifted by +35.7244 (+433.58%).

2025 Avg (March) 43.9637
2024 Avg (March) 8.2394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.3484 43.5199 43.9185
February 44.1224 42.9531 43.8184
March 44.3648 43.7859 43.9637
April 43.9474 43.3569 43.5931
May 43.5858 43.2318 43.3955
June 43.4938 43.2030 43.3749
July 43.3543 42.9975 43.1878
August 43.8272 43.0116 43.1974
September 43.1950 42.9431 43.0446
October 43.1563 42.6643 42.9043
November 42.8262 42.1769 42.4854
December 42.1684 41.9226 42.0512