YEARLY HIGH
8.6241 LKR
YEARLY LOW
7.6264 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0810 LKR

2025 SRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 8.6241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 7.6264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9977 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4361 to the December average rate of 8.0327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 8.6241 was down 18.07% compared to the 2024 peak of 10.5259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,121 LKR
2024 Average 45,828 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 38,132 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,988.52 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

8.5011
7.7207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 8.2109, compared to 7.9511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 0.3795 LKR (High: 8.0406 / Low: 7.6611). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1214 LKR (High: 8.1634 / Low: 8.0420).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3795
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1214

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 0.2278 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 8.4128) against the same month in 2024 (average: 8.6399), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2271 (-2.63%).

2025 Avg (February) 8.4128
2024 Avg (February) 8.6399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5142 8.3115 8.4361
February 8.6241 8.3163 8.4128
March 8.3240 8.0184 8.1851
April 8.1634 8.0420 8.1308
May 8.2407 8.0424 8.1610
June 8.0985 7.7299 7.9396
July 8.2777 8.0229 8.1293
August 8.1761 7.8089 7.9935
September 8.0406 7.6611 7.8261
October 7.9678 7.6264 7.7857
November 8.0132 7.8451 7.9393
December 8.1326 7.9820 8.0327