YEARLY HIGH
23.6543 LKR
YEARLY LOW
21.4761 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.5700 LKR

2017 CNY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 23.6543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 21.4761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1782 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.7393 to the December average rate of 23.2376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 23.6543 was up 2.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 23.0018, 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 591,358 LKR
2016 Average 550,207 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 536,903 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,454.56 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

23.4641
21.5825
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 22.0620, compared to 23.0780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.0620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.0780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.6891 LKR (High: 23.6543 / Low: 22.9652). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3236 LKR (High: 22.6159 / Low: 22.2924).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6891
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1411 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 23.3073) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.8437), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4636 (+6.70%).

2017 Avg (September) 23.3073
2016 Avg (September) 21.8437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.0746 21.4761 21.7393
February 22.1841 21.7821 21.9703
March 22.2029 21.7556 21.9853
April 22.3478 21.9732 22.0909
May 22.3716 21.9919 22.1390
June 22.6159 22.2924 22.4471
July 22.8487 22.4566 22.6526
August 23.2856 22.6965 22.9166
September 23.6543 22.9652 23.3073
October 23.3812 22.9855 23.1662
November 23.3641 22.9935 23.1879
December 23.5728 22.9711 23.2376