YEARLY HIGH
1.1069 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.0076 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0679 LKR

2025 PKR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PKR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.1069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 1.0076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0993 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0622 to the December average rate of 1.1022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.1069 was down 4.99% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.1650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 553,447 LKR
2024 Average 541,976 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 503,813 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,633.64 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.1070
1.0503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 1.0607, compared to 1.0751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0513 LKR (High: 1.0589 / Low: 1.0076). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 LKR (High: 1.0654 / Low: 1.0588).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0513
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 1.1022) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.0489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0533 (+5.08%).

2025 Avg (December) 1.1022
2024 Avg (December) 1.0489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0715 1.0522 1.0622
February 1.0740 1.0548 1.0618
March 1.0589 1.0076 1.0550
April 1.0681 1.0566 1.0630
May 1.0654 1.0588 1.0629
June 1.0634 1.0544 1.0591
July 1.0680 1.0542 1.0592
August 1.0719 1.0589 1.0638
September 1.0731 1.0627 1.0676
October 1.0849 1.0678 1.0731
November 1.0967 1.0751 1.0846
December 1.1069 1.0918 1.1022