YEARLY HIGH
31.9981 LKR
YEARLY LOW
28.4964 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.7510 LKR

2021 CNY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 31.9981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 28.4964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5017 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.5743 to the December average rate of 31.7829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 31.9981 was up 10.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 29.0881, 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 799,951 LKR
2020 Average 672,163 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 712,409 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,542.01 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

32.0038
29.3534
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 30.3083, compared to 31.1936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.3083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.1936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 2.0262 LKR (High: 30.5226 / Low: 28.4964). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2457 LKR (High: 30.8879 / Low: 30.6422).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0262
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1307 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 31.7829) against the same month in 2020 (average: 28.6188), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1641 (+11.06%).

2021 Avg (December) 31.7829
2020 Avg (December) 28.6188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.5226 28.4964 29.5743
February 30.5207 29.8840 30.0964
March 30.5587 30.0826 30.3013
April 30.8600 29.5802 30.3014
May 31.1627 30.3950 30.6926
June 31.0754 30.6606 30.8841
July 30.9045 30.5661 30.7534
August 30.8879 30.6422 30.7999
September 31.1629 30.8422 30.9317
October 31.6319 30.9350 31.2719
November 31.8582 31.4470 31.6217
December 31.9981 31.6569 31.7829