2021 CAD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 CAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the CAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 165.2603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 146.2374.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0229 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.4500 to the December average rate of 158.1726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 165.2603 was up 11.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 148.1314, 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 2021.
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 157.2914, compared to 159.2408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9494 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 9.2172 LKR (High: 155.4546 / Low: 146.2374). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0091 LKR (High: 160.5329 / Low: 156.5239).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.0215 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 162.7328) against the same month in 2020 (average: 133.9918), the exchange rate shifted by +28.7409 (+21.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 155.4546 | 146.2374 | 150.4500 |
| February | 155.4038 | 150.7964 | 153.2442 |
| March | 160.4332 | 153.8690 | 156.9722 |
| April | 160.9911 | 153.5274 | 158.1079 |
| May | 165.2603 | 160.1155 | 162.7328 |
| June | 164.4531 | 159.4904 | 162.2416 |
| July | 161.6571 | 155.8073 | 159.2201 |
| August | 159.9924 | 155.3168 | 158.3436 |
| September | 159.9466 | 155.8263 | 157.6642 |
| October | 163.5692 | 157.9141 | 161.3923 |
| November | 163.2006 | 158.3271 | 160.6522 |
| December | 160.5329 | 156.5239 | 158.1726 |