YEARLY HIGH
0.0084 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0074 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0080 CAD

2018 LKR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.0084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0081 to the December average rate of 0.0075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0084 was down 7.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42 CAD
2017 Average 43 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 37 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.30 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0084
0.0074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CAD 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 0.0082, compared to 0.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0006 CAD (High: 0.0081 / Low: 0.0076). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0074).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0083) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-5.21%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0083
2017 Avg (June) 0.0087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
February 0.0083 0.0080 0.0081
March 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
April 0.0083 0.0080 0.0082
May 0.0082 0.0081 0.0082
June 0.0084 0.0081 0.0083
July 0.0083 0.0082 0.0082
August 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
September 0.0081 0.0076 0.0079
October 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
November 0.0077 0.0074 0.0075
December 0.0075 0.0074 0.0075