YEARLY HIGH
0.0316 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0183 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0217 CNY

2022 LKR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0314 to the December average rate of 0.0190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0316 was down 9.96% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0351, 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 158 CNY
2021 Average 163 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 91 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.70 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0327
0.0173
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 0.0242, compared to 0.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0098 CNY (High: 0.0314 / Low: 0.0215). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CNY (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0189).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0314) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0338), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-7.23%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0314
2021 Avg (January) 0.0338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0316 0.0312 0.0314
February 0.0315 0.0312 0.0313
March 0.0314 0.0215 0.0253
April 0.0216 0.0185 0.0199
May 0.0194 0.0183 0.0187
June 0.0193 0.0184 0.0186
July 0.0191 0.0184 0.0187
August 0.0194 0.0185 0.0188
September 0.0198 0.0189 0.0194
October 0.0202 0.0194 0.0197
November 0.0199 0.0192 0.0195
December 0.0191 0.0189 0.0190