YEARLY HIGH
139.4405 LKR
YEARLY LOW
129.6084 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.6650 LKR

2019 CAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 139.4405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 129.6084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8321 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.7414 to the December average rate of 137.6179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 139.4405 was up 2.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 135.8744, 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 697,202 LKR
2018 Average 626,609 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 648,042 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,160.56 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

138.3164
129.9340
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 133.3017, compared to 136.0283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.3017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.0283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 5.0615 LKR (High: 134.9088 / Low: 129.8473). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4195 LKR (High: 135.0169 / Low: 133.5974).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.0615
July Spread (Stable) ±1.4195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.6653 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 137.6179) against the same month in 2018 (average: 134.0977), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5201 (+2.63%).

2019 Avg (December) 137.6179
2018 Avg (December) 134.0977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.1616 134.1817 136.7414
February 136.7672 133.5439 135.2482
March 135.4853 131.1911 133.2978
April 131.5842 129.6084 130.6325
May 132.1052 130.2944 131.0636
June 134.9088 129.8473 132.8268
July 135.0169 133.5974 134.3503
August 135.8338 132.9838 133.8781
September 137.7457 134.8304 136.4770
October 138.9592 135.3683 137.5222
November 137.8381 134.7604 136.3241
December 139.4405 135.9108 137.6179