YEARLY HIGH
26.9930 LKR
YEARLY LOW
24.9541 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.8695 LKR

2019 CNY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CNY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 26.9930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 24.9541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0388 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7802 to the December average rate of 25.8486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 26.9930 was up 1.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 26.6100, 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 674,824 LKR
2018 Average 614,020 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 623,853 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,970.70 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

26.9408
25.0138
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 26.1948, compared to 25.5442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.1948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.5442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.9256 LKR (High: 26.3370 / Low: 25.4114). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1993 LKR (High: 26.1609 / Low: 25.9616).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9256
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1993

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5070 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 26.7802) against the same month in 2018 (average: 23.9306), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8496 (+11.91%).

2019 Avg (January) 26.7802
2018 Avg (January) 23.9306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.9930 26.5739 26.7802
February 26.8992 26.1786 26.4865
March 26.8398 26.1427 26.5375
April 26.1609 25.9616 26.0305
May 26.3370 25.4114 25.7402
June 25.7711 25.4274 25.5942
July 25.8517 25.4988 25.5813
August 25.6277 24.9541 25.1744
September 25.5384 25.0681 25.4026
October 25.7353 25.2413 25.5579
November 25.9242 25.4813 25.7007
December 26.0416 25.6759 25.8486