YEARLY HIGH
1.7892 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.7274 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7566 CNY

2021 AED to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AED to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1.7892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 1.7274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0618 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7628 to the December average rate of 1.7343, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.7892 was down 8.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.9519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,946 CNY
2020 Average 9,395 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 8,637 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 308.88 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.7802
1.7301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 1.7620, compared to 1.7512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0290 CNY (High: 1.7627 / Low: 1.7337). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 CNY (High: 1.7363 / Low: 1.7274).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0290
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 1.7730) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9131), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1401 (-7.32%).

2021 Avg (March) 1.7730
2020 Avg (March) 1.9131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7787 1.7500 1.7628
February 1.7664 1.7521 1.7601
March 1.7892 1.7603 1.7730
April 1.7881 1.7621 1.7760
May 1.7627 1.7337 1.7504
June 1.7645 1.7372 1.7494
July 1.7726 1.7577 1.7632
August 1.7701 1.7589 1.7638
September 1.7616 1.7512 1.7580
October 1.7562 1.7377 1.7482
November 1.7443 1.7327 1.7396
December 1.7363 1.7274 1.7343