2018 CAD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

135.8744 LKR

YEARLY LOW

118.7748 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

125.3116 LKR

2018 CAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 135.8744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 118.7748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0996 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.6994 to the December average rate of 134.0977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 135.8744 was up 7.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 126.7842, 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 679,372 LKR

2017 Average 588,010 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 593,874 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,498.22 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

135.4661

119.0456

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 122.2806, compared to 128.3427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.2806

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.3427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 9.1919 LKR (High: 132.0656 / Low: 122.8737). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4413 LKR (High: 121.5422 / Low: 119.1009).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.1919

March Spread (Stable) ±2.4413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.7191 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 133.5348) against the same month in 2017 (average: 120.3619), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1730 (+10.94%).

2018 Avg (November) 133.5348

2017 Avg (November) 120.3619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	124.9765	121.9588	123.6994
February	125.7299	120.8304	123.1331
March	121.5422	119.1009	120.4140
April	124.5094	120.2101	122.6107
May	123.7816	121.2766	122.6604
June	123.0860	118.7748	121.1658
July	122.5855	119.9509	121.2947
August	125.0596	121.7268	122.8883
September	132.0656	122.8737	126.7547
October	133.0091	130.1838	131.4861
November	135.8744	130.3380	133.5348
December	135.6775	133.2175	134.0977