2022 CAD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

288.2141 LKR

YEARLY LOW

157.5134 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

247.8949 LKR

2022 CAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 288.2141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 157.5134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 130.7007 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.3934 to the December average rate of 269.5730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 68.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 288.2141 was up 74.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 165.2603, 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 1,441,071 LKR

2021 Average 791,460 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 787,567 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 653,503.63 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

292.7893

146.9429

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 222.8646, compared to 272.9252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 50.0606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 222.8646

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 272.9252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 79.1863 LKR (High: 236.6997 / Low: 157.5134). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5486 LKR (High: 160.1365 / Low: 157.5879).

March Spread (Volatile) ±79.1863

February Spread (Stable) ±2.5486

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.7642 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 278.4501) against the same month in 2021 (average: 162.7328), the exchange rate shifted by +115.7174 (+71.11%).

2022 Avg (May) 278.4501

2021 Avg (May) 162.7328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	162.2766	158.0782	160.3934
February	160.1365	157.5879	159.0968
March	236.6997	157.5134	202.2671
April	277.2219	236.0647	256.3450
May	288.2141	271.8465	278.4501
June	287.7210	269.6663	280.6354
July	280.7005	273.8614	277.9337
August	284.3377	269.8675	279.1117
September	278.9065	262.9472	271.3475
October	270.6006	262.9847	266.4415
November	277.0078	266.5929	273.1440
December	274.1663	267.5510	269.5730