YEARLY HIGH
54.6064 LKR
YEARLY LOW
40.8803 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.5326 LKR

2023 CNY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CNY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 54.6064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 40.8803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.7262 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.8514 to the December average rate of 45.9014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 54.6064 was down 0.30% compared to the 2022 peak of 54.7718, 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 1,365,161 LKR
2022 Average 1,198,151 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,022,007 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 343,153.82 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

55.0064
41.1461
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 48.1862, compared to 44.8790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.1862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.8790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 5.6222 LKR (High: 52.4404 / Low: 46.8182). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6771 LKR (High: 44.6240 / Low: 43.9469).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.6222
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6771

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.8343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 53.8514) against the same month in 2022 (average: 31.8691), the exchange rate shifted by +21.9824 (+68.98%).

2023 Avg (January) 53.8514
2022 Avg (January) 31.8691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.6064 52.8584 53.8514
February 54.3750 52.2010 53.3478
March 52.4404 46.8182 48.5135
April 48.0517 45.7463 46.7507
May 46.3087 41.3339 44.3526
June 44.6762 40.8803 42.3012
July 46.5420 42.1987 44.4426
August 45.1198 43.8651 44.4448
September 44.6240 43.9469 44.3160
October 45.5504 44.1909 44.6721
November 46.5501 44.7008 45.4970
December 46.4495 45.3192 45.9014