YEARLY HIGH
18.7066 LKR
YEARLY LOW
15.0520 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8394 LKR

2025 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 18.7066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 15.0520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6545 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7907 to the December average rate of 18.3774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 18.7066 was up 6.66% compared to the 2024 peak of 17.5378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 93,533 LKR
2024 Average 82,374 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 75,260 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,272.60 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

18.6361
15.5321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to LKR 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 16.1847, compared to 17.4942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 1.0972 LKR (High: 16.1493 / Low: 15.0520). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3035 LKR (High: 16.1446 / Low: 15.8411).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0972
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3738 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 18.3774) against the same month in 2024 (average: 16.0082), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3692 (+14.80%).

2025 Avg (December) 18.3774
2024 Avg (December) 16.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.2306 15.3775 15.7907
February 16.1446 15.8411 16.0489
March 16.3835 15.8036 16.2040
April 16.1493 15.0520 15.8302
May 16.7814 16.0804 16.4432
June 16.9480 16.6434 16.7911
July 17.2086 16.7039 16.9706
August 17.2884 16.4367 17.0022
September 17.5228 16.9887 17.3101
October 17.7936 17.3411 17.5356
November 17.9958 17.4983 17.7689
December 18.7066 18.0285 18.3774