2025 NPR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2144 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.1104 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1585 LKR

2025 NPR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the NPR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 2.2144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 2.1104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1040 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1457 to the December average rate of 2.1469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 2.2144 was down 9.05% compared to the 2024 peak of 2.4347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,072 LKR

2024 Average 11,277 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,552 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 520.08 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

2.2063

2.1254

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 2.1628, compared to 2.1541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1628

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0572 LKR (High: 2.1675 / Low: 2.1104). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 LKR (High: 2.1485 / Low: 2.1271).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0572

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0349 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2025: 2.1996) against the same month in 2024 (average: 2.2439), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0443 (-1.98%).

2025 Avg (May) 2.1996

2024 Avg (May) 2.2439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1630	2.1240	2.1457
February	2.1513	2.1104	2.1321
March	2.1675	2.1104	2.1368
April	2.2125	2.1557	2.1810
May	2.2144	2.1770	2.1996
June	2.1921	2.1662	2.1818
July	2.1992	2.1565	2.1873
August	2.1860	2.1412	2.1523
September	2.1485	2.1271	2.1394
October	2.1632	2.1263	2.1441
November	2.1770	2.1438	2.1547
December	2.1597	2.1291	2.1469