YEARLY HIGH
0.0388 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0344 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0372 CNY

2020 LKR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0382 to the December average rate of 0.0349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0388 was down 3.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0401, 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 194 CNY
2019 Average 193 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 172 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.99 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0389
0.0346
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 0.0379, compared to 0.0365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 CNY (High: 0.0385 / Low: 0.0371). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CNY (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0376).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0385) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+2.04%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0385
2019 Avg (February) 0.0378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0385 0.0378 0.0382
February 0.0388 0.0382 0.0385
March 0.0385 0.0374 0.0380
April 0.0375 0.0365 0.0369
May 0.0385 0.0371 0.0379
June 0.0383 0.0378 0.0381
July 0.0380 0.0376 0.0377
August 0.0380 0.0368 0.0375
September 0.0372 0.0365 0.0368
October 0.0368 0.0361 0.0365
November 0.0363 0.0354 0.0357
December 0.0353 0.0344 0.0349