2026 CAD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

242.3547 LKR

YEARLY LOW

222.1467 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

232.6312 LKR

2026 CAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 242.3547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 222.1467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.2081 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 224.5228 to the December average rate of 238.7190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 242.3547 was up 6.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 226.5803, 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 1,211,774 LKR

2025 Average 1,076,390 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,110,733 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,040.29 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

240.1386

223.1032

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 230.7569, compared to 238.2540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 230.7569

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 238.2540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 8.3325 LKR (High: 234.0393 / Low: 225.7068). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4730 LKR (High: 239.0035 / Low: 238.5305).

April Spread (Volatile) ±8.3325

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4730

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6483 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 238.4373) against the same month in 2025 (average: 219.1411), the exchange rate shifted by +19.2962 (+8.81%).

2026 Avg (June) 238.4373

2025 Avg (June) 219.1411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	229.3016	222.1467	224.5228
February	228.5570	225.3301	226.4812
March	229.2336	225.3352	227.2308
April	234.0393	225.7068	229.4667
May	239.9352	235.0956	238.4028
June	242.3547	235.4142	238.4373
July	239.6837	235.5308	237.7890
August	239.0035	238.5305	238.7190