2026 CNY to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.7808 LKR

YEARLY LOW

44.0832 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.2061 LKR

2026 CNY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 49.7808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 44.0832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6976 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.3945 to the December average rate of 49.6315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 49.7808 was up 12.33% compared to the 2025 peak of 44.3183, 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 1,244,519 LKR

2025 Average 1,046,367 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,102,080 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,438.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

50.1552

43.8708

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 46.4138, compared to 49.5831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.4138

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.5831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 2.1628 LKR (High: 48.9788 / Low: 46.8160). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1723 LKR (High: 49.7456 / Low: 49.5733).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1628

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1723

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 49.5347) against the same month in 2025 (average: 41.9752), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5595 (+18.01%).

2026 Avg (July) 49.5347

2025 Avg (July) 41.9752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.5546	44.0832	44.3945
February	45.1687	44.4560	44.7437
March	45.7335	44.8686	45.2522
April	46.7557	45.7385	46.2359
May	48.9788	46.8160	48.4372
June	49.7684	48.7655	49.4190
July	49.7808	49.2431	49.5347
August	49.7456	49.5733	49.6315