YEARLY HIGH
136.2341 LKR
YEARLY LOW
110.9482 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.6281 LKR

2012 CAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 136.2341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 110.9482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.2859 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.2961 to the December average rate of 129.3521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 136.2341 was up 17.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 116.0392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 681,171 LKR
2011 Average 558,952 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 554,741 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,429.69 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

136.6282
110.0841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 123.7365, compared to 131.5197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.7832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.7365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.5197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 10.9758 LKR (High: 124.8779 / Low: 113.9022). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7173 LKR (High: 131.4851 / Low: 129.7678).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.9758
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.6500 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 134.4162) against the same month in 2011 (average: 110.0341), the exchange rate shifted by +24.3821 (+22.16%).

2012 Avg (September) 134.4162
2011 Avg (September) 110.0341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 113.7706 110.9482 112.2961
February 124.8779 113.9022 117.7109
March 132.2484 121.3663 126.5187
April 134.5186 125.7515 129.5801
May 131.5854 126.8363 127.9508
June 131.2209 125.1475 128.3623
July 132.1317 127.8364 130.9342
August 134.1212 131.0425 132.9949
September 136.2341 131.5512 134.4162
October 131.4851 129.7678 130.7662
November 131.5140 129.5857 130.6544
December 131.0964 127.4225 129.3521