YEARLY HIGH
29.0881 LKR
YEARLY LOW
25.7887 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.8841 LKR

2020 CNY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 29.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 25.7887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2994 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2028 to the December average rate of 28.6188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 29.0881 was up 7.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 26.9930, 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 727,202 LKR
2019 Average 646,663 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 644,718 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,483.76 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

28.8850
25.6899
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 26.3684, compared to 27.3999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.3684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 1.0012 LKR (High: 26.9764 / Low: 25.9752). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3202 LKR (High: 26.6203 / Low: 26.3002).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0012
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7116 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 28.6188) against the same month in 2019 (average: 25.8486), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7702 (+10.72%).

2020 Avg (December) 28.6188
2019 Avg (December) 25.8486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.4215 26.0028 26.2028
February 26.1551 25.7887 25.9562
March 26.7698 26.0018 26.2984
April 27.4337 26.6984 27.1049
May 26.9764 25.9752 26.3934
June 26.4541 26.0857 26.2545
July 26.6203 26.3002 26.5059
August 27.1382 26.3243 26.6912
September 27.4017 26.9094 27.1551
October 27.7001 27.1384 27.4257
November 28.2525 27.5389 28.0029
December 29.0881 28.3142 28.6188