YEARLY HIGH
21.0800 LKR
YEARLY LOW
17.9754 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2118 LKR

2012 CNY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 21.0800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 17.9754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1045 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0283 to the December average rate of 20.5256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.0800 was up 16.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.0729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 526,999 LKR
2011 Average 427,592 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 449,386 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,613.19 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.1588
17.7437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 19.6950, compared to 20.7287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.6950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.5613 LKR (High: 19.6174 / Low: 18.0560). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1078 LKR (High: 18.0832 / Low: 17.9754).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5613
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3486 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 20.8275) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.9555), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8720 (+22.84%).

2012 Avg (July) 20.8275
2011 Avg (July) 16.9555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0832 17.9754 18.0283
February 19.6174 18.0560 18.6382
March 20.6964 19.2046 19.9163
April 21.0067 19.8834 20.4099
May 20.8234 20.1265 20.4422
June 21.0563 20.4046 20.7348
July 21.0800 20.4234 20.8275
August 20.8457 20.6608 20.7633
September 20.9127 20.5544 20.8139
October 20.8547 20.2671 20.5677
November 20.9376 20.7976 20.8742
December 20.8768 20.2987 20.5256