YEARLY HIGH
0.0139 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0132 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0135 LKR

2025 STD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the STD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0133 to the December average rate of 0.0139, 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 0.0139 was down 4.51% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70 LKR
2024 Average 68 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 66 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.83 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0139
0.0132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0134, compared to 0.0136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 LKR (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0132). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0135).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 0.0139) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0131), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+6.00%).

2025 Avg (December) 0.0139
2024 Avg (December) 0.0131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
February 0.0136 0.0132 0.0133
March 0.0133 0.0132 0.0133
April 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
May 0.0135 0.0134 0.0134
June 0.0135 0.0134 0.0135
July 0.0136 0.0135 0.0135
August 0.0136 0.0133 0.0135
September 0.0136 0.0135 0.0136
October 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
November 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
December 0.0139 0.0138 0.0139