YEARLY HIGH
2.1787 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.7966 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9351 XOF

2025 LKR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.1787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.7966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3821 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1411 to the December average rate of 1.8108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 2.1787 was up 0.19% compared to the 2024 peak of 2.1745, 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 10,893 XOF
2024 Average 10,053 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 8,983 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,910.51 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

2.1741
1.7778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XOF 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 2.0189, compared to 1.8513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.1462 XOF (High: 2.0507 / Low: 1.9044). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0281 XOF (High: 1.8742 / Low: 1.8460).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1462
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0281

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0960 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 2.1411) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.8731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2681 (+14.31%).

2025 Avg (January) 2.1411
2024 Avg (January) 1.8731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1787 2.0933 2.1411
February 2.1436 2.1106 2.1231
March 2.1419 2.0257 2.0531
April 2.0507 1.9044 1.9571
May 1.9819 1.9216 1.9416
June 1.9303 1.8562 1.8975
July 1.9012 1.8467 1.8645
August 1.9081 1.8546 1.8696
September 1.8661 1.8293 1.8509
October 1.8742 1.8460 1.8589
November 1.8743 1.8356 1.8534
December 1.8322 1.7966 1.8108