YEARLY HIGH
0.2149 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2035 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2098 LKR

2025 RWF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RWF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.2149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.2035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2126 to the December average rate of 0.2126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.2149 was down 16.49% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.2573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,074 LKR
2024 Average 1,147 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,017 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.90 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.2130
0.2078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.2100, compared to 0.2097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0075 LKR (High: 0.2110 / Low: 0.2035). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 LKR (High: 0.2091 / Low: 0.2082).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.2126) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.2527), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0401 (-15.86%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.2126
2024 Avg (January) 0.2527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2149 0.2099 0.2126
February 0.2143 0.2091 0.2109
March 0.2110 0.2035 0.2083
April 0.2123 0.2061 0.2094
May 0.2125 0.2072 0.2093
June 0.2118 0.2077 0.2093
July 0.2100 0.2082 0.2091
August 0.2092 0.2079 0.2084
September 0.2091 0.2082 0.2086
October 0.2097 0.2076 0.2089
November 0.2122 0.2088 0.2107
December 0.2135 0.2119 0.2126