YEARLY HIGH
3.8641 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.7304 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7935 CNY

2021 AZN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 3.8641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 3.7304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1336 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8066 to the December average rate of 3.7459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.8641 was down 8.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.2110, 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 19,320 CNY
2020 Average 20,269 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 18,652 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 668.21 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.8446
3.7369
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 3.8051, compared to 3.7819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0624 CNY (High: 3.8641 / Low: 3.8016). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 CNY (High: 3.7498 / Low: 3.7304).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0624
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

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 0.0553 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 3.8289) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.1274), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2985 (-7.23%).

2021 Avg (March) 3.8289
2020 Avg (March) 4.1274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8373 3.7792 3.8066
February 3.8148 3.7837 3.8011
March 3.8641 3.8016 3.8289
April 3.8614 3.8054 3.8356
May 3.8067 3.7443 3.7803
June 3.8107 3.7518 3.7782
July 3.8283 3.7961 3.8078
August 3.8226 3.7986 3.8091
September 3.8044 3.7820 3.7966
October 3.7927 3.7528 3.7754
November 3.7672 3.7419 3.7569
December 3.7498 3.7304 3.7459