YEARLY HIGH
0.0239 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0225 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0231 LKR

2025 SYP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SYP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0228 to the December average rate of 0.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0239 was down 81.55% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.1293, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 119 LKR
2024 Average 586 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 113 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.57 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0239
0.0226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0229, compared to 0.0234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 LKR (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0227). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0232).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 0.0238) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0827), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0589 (-71.23%).

2025 Avg (December) 0.0238
2024 Avg (December) 0.0827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0230 0.0225 0.0228
February 0.0233 0.0227 0.0228
March 0.0228 0.0225 0.0227
April 0.0231 0.0228 0.0229
May 0.0231 0.0229 0.0230
June 0.0231 0.0230 0.0231
July 0.0233 0.0231 0.0232
August 0.0232 0.0228 0.0231
September 0.0233 0.0232 0.0232
October 0.0234 0.0232 0.0233
November 0.0237 0.0234 0.0235
December 0.0239 0.0237 0.0238