YEARLY HIGH
0.0556 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0474 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0496 CNY

2012 LKR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 0.0474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0555 to the December average rate of 0.0487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0556 was down 7.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 278 CNY
2011 Average 292 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 237 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.97 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0562
0.0471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CNY 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 0.0509, compared to 0.0482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0044 CNY (High: 0.0554 / Low: 0.0510). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CNY (High: 0.0481 / Low: 0.0478).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0555) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0595), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-6.82%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0555
2011 Avg (January) 0.0595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0556 0.0553 0.0555
February 0.0554 0.0510 0.0537
March 0.0521 0.0483 0.0503
April 0.0503 0.0476 0.0490
May 0.0497 0.0480 0.0489
June 0.0490 0.0475 0.0482
July 0.0490 0.0474 0.0480
August 0.0484 0.0480 0.0482
September 0.0487 0.0478 0.0480
October 0.0493 0.0480 0.0486
November 0.0481 0.0478 0.0479
December 0.0493 0.0479 0.0487