YEARLY HIGH
126.7842 LKR
YEARLY LOW
110.3950 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.5899 LKR

2017 CAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 126.7842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 110.3950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.3892 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.5025 to the December average rate of 120.0775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 126.7842 was up 8.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 116.6835, 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 633,921 LKR
2016 Average 551,956 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 551,975 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,945.84 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

125.7601
110.8540
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 113.6925, compared to 121.4873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.7949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.6925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.4873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 5.6861 LKR (High: 118.1961 / Low: 112.5100). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5670 LKR (High: 122.3840 / Low: 119.8170).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.6861
August Spread (Stable) ±2.5670

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 2.6157 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 124.5179) against the same month in 2016 (average: 111.3444), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1735 (+11.83%).

2017 Avg (September) 124.5179
2016 Avg (September) 111.3444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.4552 111.5143 113.5025
February 116.7040 113.9518 115.2435
March 114.7257 111.7879 113.2394
April 114.7412 111.6217 113.2193
May 113.9567 110.3950 112.0962
June 118.1961 112.5100 114.8539
July 123.3124 118.0732 120.7904
August 122.3840 119.8170 121.2740
September 126.7842 122.6133 124.5179
October 123.4128 119.0783 121.9022
November 121.1853 118.5564 120.3619
December 122.1624 118.5834 120.0775