YEARLY HIGH
23.0018 LKR
YEARLY LOW
21.4235 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.0088 LKR

2016 CNY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 23.0018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 21.4235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5782 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9418 to the December average rate of 21.5395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.0018 was up 2.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.4053, 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 575,045 LKR
2015 Average 541,910 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 535,589 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,456.21 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.5815
21.4448
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 22.2415, compared to 21.7760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.2415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.9300 LKR (High: 23.0018 / Low: 22.0718). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2385 LKR (High: 22.0125 / Low: 21.7739).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9300
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3530 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 22.3722) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.3956), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9766 (+4.56%).

2016 Avg (March) 22.3722
2015 Avg (March) 21.3956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.2457 21.7866 21.9418
February 22.2344 21.7820 22.0112
March 23.0018 22.0718 22.3722
April 22.6896 22.3014 22.4868
May 22.5860 22.3443 22.4343
June 22.5332 21.9657 22.2028
July 21.9731 21.7272 21.8498
August 22.0125 21.7739 21.8933
September 21.9844 21.7237 21.8437
October 22.0172 21.7227 21.8607
November 21.9366 21.4467 21.6692
December 21.7509 21.4235 21.5395