2018 CNY to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CNY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CNY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 26.6100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 23.0967.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5133 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.9306 to the December average rate of 26.1681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.6100 was up 12.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.6543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 24.5353, compared to 24.5886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0533 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.1933 LKR (High: 25.9468 / Low: 24.7535). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3058 LKR (High: 24.6693 / Low: 24.3635).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 0.8729 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 26.1681) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.2376), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9305 (+12.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4513 | 23.4847 | 23.9306 |
| February | 24.6693 | 24.3635 | 24.4896 |
| March | 24.8669 | 24.3851 | 24.6203 |
| April | 24.9234 | 24.5674 | 24.8004 |
| May | 24.9660 | 24.6098 | 24.7839 |
| June | 24.9578 | 23.8829 | 24.5868 |
| July | 24.0038 | 23.4087 | 23.7139 |
| August | 23.6632 | 23.0967 | 23.4158 |
| September | 24.6810 | 23.6033 | 24.0845 |
| October | 25.0907 | 24.5077 | 24.7501 |
| November | 25.9468 | 24.7535 | 25.3990 |
| December | 26.6100 | 25.7777 | 26.1681 |