YEARLY HIGH
38.1316 LKR
YEARLY LOW
34.6857 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.1962 LKR

2025 SBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 38.1316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 34.6857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4458 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.1011 to the December average rate of 37.7854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 38.1316 was down 1.12% compared to the 2024 peak of 38.5634, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 190,658 LKR
2024 Average 179,152 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 173,429 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,229.19 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

38.0538
34.8327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 35.5042, compared to 36.8881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.5042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 0.9225 LKR (High: 36.8184 / Low: 35.8959). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2709 LKR (High: 36.0533 / Low: 35.7824).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9225
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2709

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 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 37.7854) against the same month in 2024 (average: 34.8126), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9727 (+8.54%).

2025 Avg (December) 37.7854
2024 Avg (December) 34.8126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.4015 34.6857 35.1011
February 35.8071 34.9449 35.1537
March 35.5097 34.9298 35.1383
April 35.9702 35.4704 35.7952
May 36.0736 35.7219 35.9218
June 36.0533 35.7824 35.9152
July 36.6792 35.9726 36.2381
August 36.8184 35.8959 36.5961
September 36.9354 36.5717 36.7420
October 37.0282 36.5930 36.7959
November 37.4546 36.8563 37.1713
December 38.1316 37.4620 37.7854