YEARLY HIGH
74.8352 LKR
YEARLY LOW
70.9676 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.6097 LKR

2025 PGK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PGK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 74.8352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 70.9676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8676 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.4678 to the December average rate of 72.4679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 74.8352 was down 13.79% compared to the 2024 peak of 86.8061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 374,176 LKR
2024 Average 388,132 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 354,838 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,338.08 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

73.8021
71.5097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 73.0263, compared to 72.1930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.0263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.1930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 2.6886 LKR (High: 74.8343 / Low: 72.1458). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0921 LKR (High: 73.0697 / Low: 71.9776).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.6886
July Spread (Stable) ±1.0921

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8925 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 73.6111) against the same month in 2024 (average: 82.7863), the exchange rate shifted by -9.1752 (-11.08%).

2025 Avg (February) 73.6111
2024 Avg (February) 82.7863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.8343 72.1458 73.4678
February 74.8352 72.4023 73.6111
March 73.6330 71.1074 72.7186
April 74.3283 71.7427 72.6946
May 74.0059 71.8327 73.1380
June 73.0284 71.8327 72.5279
July 73.0697 71.9776 72.6820
August 72.9270 71.3019 72.0331
September 72.5805 71.1716 71.9430
October 72.3523 70.9676 71.7007
November 72.9108 71.5748 72.3312
December 72.8705 71.6402 72.4679