YEARLY HIGH
76.0289 STD
YEARLY LOW
71.8436 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.1091 STD

2025 LKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 76.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 71.8436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1853 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.2640 to the December average rate of 72.0641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 76.0289 was down 1.15% compared to the 2024 peak of 76.9164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 380,145 STD
2024 Average 369,397 STD
Yearly Trough Low 359,218 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,926.62 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

75.6693
71.7363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to STD 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 74.8508, compared to 73.3675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.8508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.3675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 2.0038 STD (High: 75.6135 / Low: 73.6097). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4213 STD (High: 72.2650 / Low: 71.8436).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0038
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7441 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 75.3416) against the same month in 2024 (average: 73.0690), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2726 (+3.11%).

2025 Avg (March) 75.3416
2024 Avg (March) 73.0690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.0007 74.5810 75.2640
February 75.6135 73.6097 75.0925
March 76.0289 75.0367 75.3416
April 75.3136 74.3017 74.7064
May 74.6939 74.0873 74.3677
June 74.5362 74.0379 74.3325
July 74.2972 73.6858 74.0119
August 75.1075 73.7098 74.0282
September 74.0242 73.5925 73.7665
October 73.9578 73.1147 73.5260
November 73.3921 72.2794 72.8082
December 72.2650 71.8436 72.0641