YEARLY HIGH
165.2603 LKR
YEARLY LOW
146.2374 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.2661 LKR

2021 CAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 165.2603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 146.2374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0229 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.4500 to the December average rate of 158.1726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 165.2603 was up 11.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 148.1314, 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 826,301 LKR
2020 Average 691,679 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 731,187 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,114.44 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

163.9610
149.2217
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 157.2914, compared to 159.2408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.2914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.2408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 9.2172 LKR (High: 155.4546 / Low: 146.2374). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0091 LKR (High: 160.5329 / Low: 156.5239).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.2172
December Spread (Stable) ±4.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.0215 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 162.7328) against the same month in 2020 (average: 133.9918), the exchange rate shifted by +28.7409 (+21.45%).

2021 Avg (May) 162.7328
2020 Avg (May) 133.9918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.4546 146.2374 150.4500
February 155.4038 150.7964 153.2442
March 160.4332 153.8690 156.9722
April 160.9911 153.5274 158.1079
May 165.2603 160.1155 162.7328
June 164.4531 159.4904 162.2416
July 161.6571 155.8073 159.2201
August 159.9924 155.3168 158.3436
September 159.9466 155.8263 157.6642
October 163.5692 157.9141 161.3923
November 163.2006 158.3271 160.6522
December 160.5329 156.5239 158.1726