YEARLY HIGH
54.7718 LKR
YEARLY LOW
31.6488 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.8376 LKR

2022 CNY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CNY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 54.7718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 31.6488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.1230 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8691 to the December average rate of 52.5916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 65.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 54.7718 was up 71.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 31.9981, 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 1,369,294 LKR
2021 Average 768,858 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 791,220 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 578,073.93 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

55.9009
29.6844
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 43.5896, compared to 52.0856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.5896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.0856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 14.5870 LKR (High: 46.4849 / Low: 31.8979). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3420 LKR (High: 32.0694 / Low: 31.7274).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.5870
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.5207 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 53.3904) against the same month in 2021 (average: 30.6926), the exchange rate shifted by +22.6978 (+73.95%).

2022 Avg (May) 53.3904
2021 Avg (May) 30.6926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.0955 31.6488 31.8691
February 32.0694 31.7274 31.9231
March 46.4849 31.8979 40.2689
April 54.1569 46.3326 50.3698
May 54.7718 51.4766 53.3904
June 54.4082 51.7974 53.7162
July 54.2377 52.4830 53.3598
August 54.0126 51.4761 53.0589
September 52.8676 50.4645 51.5382
October 51.5867 49.5477 50.7870
November 52.1999 50.1386 51.1780
December 52.9113 52.2846 52.5916