YEARLY HIGH
1.3012 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.1736 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2389 LKR

2025 YER to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the YER to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.3012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.1736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1277 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1878 to the December average rate of 1.2968, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.3012 was up 0.25% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.2980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,506 LKR
2024 Average 6,030 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 5,868 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 638.29 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.3077
1.1769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 1.2098, compared to 1.2681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0288 LKR (High: 1.2171 / Low: 1.1882). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 LKR (High: 1.3012 / Low: 1.2928).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 1.2968) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.1665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1303 (+11.17%).

2025 Avg (December) 1.2968
2024 Avg (December) 1.1665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1994 1.1736 1.1878
February 1.2171 1.1882 1.1959
March 1.2066 1.1913 1.2000
April 1.2230 1.2027 1.2147
May 1.2331 1.2190 1.2265
June 1.2391 1.2280 1.2336
July 1.2566 1.2382 1.2469
August 1.2588 1.2330 1.2526
September 1.2655 1.2543 1.2606
October 1.2778 1.2607 1.2684
November 1.2926 1.2730 1.2833
December 1.3012 1.2928 1.2968