YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0061 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0063 CAD

2021 LKR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.0061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0068 was down 12.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0078, 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 34 CAD
2020 Average 36 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 30 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.94 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0067
0.0061
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 0.0064, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0064). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0062).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0066) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0072), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-7.76%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0066
2020 Avg (January) 0.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0068 0.0064 0.0066
February 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
March 0.0065 0.0062 0.0064
April 0.0065 0.0062 0.0063
May 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061
June 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
July 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
August 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
September 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
October 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
November 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
December 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063