YEARLY HIGH
4.2110 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.8316 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0541 CNY

2020 AZN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 4.2110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.8316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3794 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0672 to the December average rate of 3.8415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.2110 was down 0.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.2167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,055 CNY
2019 Average 20,291 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 19,158 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,897.21 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.2055
3.8084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 4.1316, compared to 3.9767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1073 CNY (High: 4.1789 / Low: 4.0716). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 CNY (High: 3.8604 / Low: 3.8316).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1073
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0711 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 4.1724) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1474 (+3.66%).

2020 Avg (May) 4.1724
2019 Avg (May) 4.0250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0975 4.0292 4.0672
February 4.1356 4.0744 4.1092
March 4.1789 4.0716 4.1274
April 4.1705 4.1328 4.1534
May 4.2110 4.1483 4.1724
June 4.1867 4.1459 4.1598
July 4.1534 4.0970 4.1178
August 4.1004 4.0227 4.0707
September 4.0216 3.9676 4.0024
October 3.9888 3.9067 3.9493
November 3.9308 3.8512 3.8782
December 3.8604 3.8316 3.8415