YEARLY HIGH
23.0226 LKR
YEARLY LOW
19.4155 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.0324 LKR

2025 SCR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SCR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 23.0226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 19.4155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6071 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5941 to the December average rate of 21.5064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 23.0226 was down 6.33% compared to the 2024 peak of 24.5781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 115,113 LKR
2024 Average 110,459 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 97,078 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,035.57 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

22.2784
20.4095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 20.7568, compared to 21.3080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.3080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 2.8736 LKR (High: 23.0226 / Low: 20.1490). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1943 LKR (High: 21.1772 / Low: 20.9829).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.8736
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1943

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6163 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2025: 22.1227) against the same month in 2024 (average: 21.2381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8846 (+4.17%).

2025 Avg (November) 22.1227
2024 Avg (November) 21.2381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9600 19.4155 20.5941
February 20.9124 19.7413 20.5652
March 20.8018 20.2027 20.6102
April 21.1027 20.4414 20.8541
May 21.1772 20.9829 21.0803
June 21.2968 20.2930 20.8372
July 21.3782 20.5967 21.1401
August 21.4285 19.8175 20.9261
September 21.3163 19.8546 20.7612
October 22.4342 20.0150 21.3913
November 23.0226 20.1490 22.1227
December 22.9930 20.3238 21.5064