YEARLY HIGH
245.2380 LKR
YEARLY LOW
201.5309 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
220.4018 LKR

2024 CAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the CAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 245.2380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 201.5309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.7072 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.2528 to the December average rate of 204.5457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 245.2380 was down 11.19% compared to the 2023 peak of 276.1268, 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 1,226,190 LKR
2023 Average 1,216,457 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,007,654 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218,535.88 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

242.7235
201.0750
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 225.8714, compared to 214.9321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.9393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 225.8714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.9321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 10.3934 LKR (High: 245.2380 / Low: 234.8446). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8790 LKR (High: 223.5598 / Low: 219.6807).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.3934
June Spread (Stable) ±3.8790

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.7225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 239.2528) against the same month in 2023 (average: 272.5210), the exchange rate shifted by -33.2683 (-12.21%).

2024 Avg (January) 239.2528
2023 Avg (January) 272.5210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 245.2380 234.8446 239.2528
February 235.6796 227.9910 231.4473
March 228.4718 221.4853 225.2244
April 221.4568 215.2758 218.5569
May 221.9914 216.1670 218.9665
June 223.5598 219.6807 221.7808
July 223.6159 218.3675 221.3440
August 223.3343 215.5159 219.5174
September 225.8403 218.9749 222.0605
October 218.5120 210.0997 213.3380
November 211.8695 206.5739 208.7872
December 207.2100 201.5309 204.5457