2017 CAD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |