YEARLY HIGH
0.0063 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0035 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0042 CAD

2022 LKR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0062 to the December average rate of 0.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0063 was down 7.16% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0068, 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 32 CAD
2021 Average 32 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 17 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.40 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0066
0.0033
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 0.0048, compared to 0.0037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0021 CAD (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0036).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0050) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0064), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-20.78%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0050
2021 Avg (March) 0.0064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
February 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
March 0.0063 0.0042 0.0050
April 0.0042 0.0036 0.0039
May 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
June 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
July 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
August 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
September 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
October 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
November 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
December 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037