YEARLY HIGH
38.7160 LKR
YEARLY LOW
36.6002 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.4580 LKR

2025 MOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the MOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 38.7160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 36.6002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1157 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.9216 to the December average rate of 38.5803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 38.7160 was down 3.83% compared to the 2024 peak of 40.2589, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193,580 LKR
2024 Average 187,785 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 183,001 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,578.66 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

38.7462
36.7558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 37.0907, compared to 37.8253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.0907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.8253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.6266 LKR (High: 37.2268 / Low: 36.6002). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2169 LKR (High: 37.0635 / Low: 36.8465).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6266
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1800 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1800

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 38.5803) against the same month in 2024 (average: 36.4453), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1350 (+5.86%).

2025 Avg (December) 38.5803
2024 Avg (December) 36.4453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.2268 36.6002 36.9216
February 37.3452 36.8540 37.0054
March 37.0635 36.8465 36.9573
April 37.5356 36.9155 37.3098
May 37.4819 37.0663 37.2651
June 37.2382 36.9756 37.0852
July 37.3741 37.0950 37.2440
August 37.6997 37.1838 37.3725
September 37.7906 37.5704 37.6824
October 38.0375 37.7187 37.8458
November 38.4494 37.8893 38.2266
December 38.7160 38.4621 38.5803